Uintas, Cobblerest Campground

We spent another great weekend exploring the upper Uinta Mountains.  This time we camped at Cobblerest Campground located at about 8,000' elevation.  We stayed in Site #7 which was right next to the river.  The ambient sound of the river from our open window was quite calming.  We liked our spot by the river, but next time we would like to try the more secluded Site #17.  No electrical or water at this campsite, so we really had to "rough" it.

Wall Lake looking at the "Notch"

On Saturday we took the dogs on great hike that started at the Crystal Lake trailhead. We did a bit of a circle from the trailhead to Wall Lake and up to the Notch (which is part of the Notch Mountain trail) and then back down past Trial Lake.  In all, we were out for about 3 hours and figure we covered about 6 miles.  It was a beautiful day.

Lisa at Hope Lake

On Sunday we did a hike on the otherside of Bald Mountain known as the Highline trail.  This trail is really popular with backpackers.  In looking at the map, you can take this trail deep into the protected wilderness area of the Uintas and stay for days, if not weeks, in the backcountry. 

Mary with Darwin and Riley

We made it to Packard Lake which is about an 8 mile hike.  Near the lake is an amazing view of the Duchesne River gorge.  The precipice was so daunting I made Mary leash up the dogs.  The trip out and back took us about 5 hours.  It was another gorgeous day.

Darwin surveying the land

Packard Lake