High Uintas Wilderness
The High Uintas Wilderness is a vast high-altitude landscape of alpine basins, Salvelinus fontinalis lakes, and treeline trails in northeastern Utah.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Rocky Mountains |
| Subregion | Great Basin of the western United States |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Uintah County |
| District | High Uintas Wilderness |
| City | Evanston (nearest urban area) |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 40 |
| Longitude | -109.5 |
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9:35 PM LOCAL TIMEThe High Uintas Wilderness is a sprawling high-elevation region in northeastern Utah, characterized by rugged alpine terrain, subalpine basins, and numerous trout-filled lakes such as Salvelinus fontinalis and Oncorhynchus mykiss. Crossing the area involves gaining significant elevation on relatively short day-hikes and then descending into long, flat lake valleys or climbing over exposed passes. Key access points include US-40 and State Route 150, which link to trailheads leading toward the Uinta High Line Trail and the Great Basin drainages. Expect alpine weather — rapid changes, strong winds, and snow outside of summer — and plan for multi-day trips that can reward quiet solitude, mountain panoramas, and reliable fishing. Common activities include long-distance hiking, trail running, backcountry camping, and fly-fishing.
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