Backpacking the Sawtooth Mountains Toxaway Lake Loop

Toxaway Lake Idaho

New pencils, paper, soccer cleats and wardrobe.  It’s mid-late August and the summer is winding down and kids are preparing for the new year.  The hot days of summer make a perfect time to go backpacking in the cool alpine mountains.  Yellowstone was the initial destination idea, but getting permits proved to be an obstacle. …

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Granddaddy Lakes Utah Fishing the Uinta High Country

Granddaddy Lakes Utah Fishing

Granddaddy Lakes Utah Fishing the high Uinta Mountains.  Located off the Grandview Trailhead on the south slope of the Uinta Mountains. This area has some of the best hike-to-fishing lakes in the Uintas.  Granddaddy Basin is close to Salt Lake City, but not as busy as the Mirror Lake highway. With so many beautiful lakes…

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Hell Roaring Lake Trailhead

Hell Roaring Lake Trailhead is a great place for a day hike or a quick overnighter backpacking trip.  There is no car camping here try Redfish Lake for that.  You’re going to have to carry it if you want it at Hell Roaring Lake. Backpacking keeps the crowds down.  However, we had a good amount…

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