Red Pine Lake
NileGuide Expert Says:
Best intro hike to the beauty of Salt Lake City's Wasatch Mountains.Address:
NileGuide Expert tip:
Upper parts of the trail are often snow covered or wet until mid to late-June. The best time to hike the trail is during summer months and early fall.Description:
One of the most popular hikes in the Wasatch, the trail to Red Pine Lake follows a well-maintained trail through a narrow canyon to a beautiful alpine lake set just below tree line. The lake with its backdrop of craggy peaks makes for a great picnic spot or an excellent place to pitch a tent for an overnight backpack trip.Begin your hike at the well-marked White Pine trailhead located 5.5 miles up Salt Lake City's Little Cottonwood Canyon. The trail climbs nearly 2000 feet over 3 miles so plan on about 2-3 hours to reach the lake. Once at Red Pine Lake, explore the trail that circles the lake or scramble up the rock above Red Pine Lake to an upper pool.
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