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One of the country's greatest alpine tracks that stays above 10,000 ft for almost the entire length.


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Map Key

78.3

Miles

126.1

KM

88%

Runnable

12,644' 3,854 m

High

9,890' 3,015 m

Low

12,709' 3,874 m

Up

13,297' 4,053 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

34%

Max Grade (19°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Commonly Backpacked · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Overview

This amazingly remote run takes adventurers through the heart of the High Uinta Wilderness. There are amazing views, peak climbing opportunities, wildlife, fishing, lakes—this one has it all! Begin at the Leidy Peak Trailhead (or for a shorter route begin at Chepeta Lake Trailhead). Follow the Highline Trail as it weaves over passes and aside lakes, often following dispersed cairns across meadows, tundra, and talus slopes.

Need to Know

This is an incredibly beautiful, remote, and challenging multi-day backpacking route that is up there with the Nation's best multi-day backpacks.

You'll need to either hire a shuttle or set a shuttle yourself. Driving between the start and end point is 3+ hours by car.

If you need to exit the hike before reaching the end, the trails on the North Slope of the Uintas will be your best bet. Each trail will eventually reach a parking lot that is likely to have people.

Do not depend on cellphone service during any of this hike.

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Trail Run Project Staff with improvements by David Mecham and 1 other

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Photos

West side from Anderson Pass
Aug 16, 2020 near Mountai…, UT
Dead Horse Lake and Pass
Aug 16, 2020 near Oakley, UT
A sunken log lurks beneath the surface of Deadman Lake.
Jun 11, 2017 near Manila, UT
Follow the Cairns!
Dec 10, 2017 near Manila, UT
Hiking around Leidy Peak
Dec 10, 2017 near Manila, UT
Setting up camp near Tungsten Lake.
Jun 11, 2017 near Mountai…, UT

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