Trip fit
A first High Uintas hike with a lake destination.
Public trail page · Trail #092 · TrailNFS record · #4092
Ruth Lake
A short high-elevation route from the Mirror Lake corridor to Ruth Lake.
- Trip distance
- 3.2 mi out and back
- Time
- 2–3 hours
- Effort
- Moderate
- High point
- High alpine
Loading trail geometry
Route definition
- Published route
- The Forest Service publishes 1.6 miles one way.
- Trailhead
- Ruth Lake Trailhead · 40.73374, -110.86755
Decision factors
- High-elevation weather can change quickly on a short route.
- Confirm the highway and trailhead status before leaving service.
- Treat backcountry water before drinking.