High Uintas Wilderness
Utah's only east-west range and the highest — a 60-mile spine of quartzite peaks, meadows, and glacial lakes.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Utah, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Alpine glacial (2,900–4,120 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Alpine glacial (2,900–4,120 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
Utah's only east-west range and the highest — a 60-mile spine of quartzite peaks, meadows, and glacial lakes.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Alpine glacial (2,900–4,120 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
High Uintas Wilderness trip tools
Popular pursuits at High Uintas Wilderness
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
