Uinta Mountains

King's Peak, the highest point in Utah, along with...

Description 

The Uinta Mountains are a relatively high elevation locale away from the summer heat in the valleys. It consists of steep horizontally cracked quartzite. A newcomer to the climbing scene, the Unita's have evolved into a popular sport climber's destination.

Getting There 

From SLC, take I-80 east to exit 148. Take US-40 toward Vernal for 3.8 miles. Exit 4 will be UT-248. Take a left and drive for 11.4 miles. Turn left onto UT-32 (S. Main St.) in Kamas. Drive .2 miles then turn right onto UT-150 (E. Center St. (Mirror Lake Scenic Byway)).

Expect 1 hr. and 20 min. from SLC.

Featured Route For Uinta Mountains

Black Elk 5.10a  UT : Uinta Mountains : Ruth Lake

Black Elk is a good enough reason to drive all the way down the Mirror Lake Hwy and take the 20 min hike to the Ruth Lake Crag. It has an interesting, balancy beginning, followed by a bouldery crux, onto an exposed face. The rock has good friction, the holds are positive, and the pro is place a safe, sane distance....[more]

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Red Castle from below Red Castle Lake. A long way...	Ostler Peak from Ostler Meadow. My dad and brothe...	Shot from camping area, believe that's Blady in th...
The ever roaming moose!	Another classic day!	Small pond along the way.
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