Yellow Pine Trail
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Route Description for Yellow Pine Trail
The Yellow Pine Trail is a beautiful route just outside of Kamas, Utah. This trail is rocky with a steady climb the whole way. Be sure to wear proper, supportive hiking shoes and bring lots of snacks and water to fuel your adventure. We recommend bringing along a set of hiking poles on this trail to aid in your ascent and save your knees some strain on the way back down. The Yellow Pine Trail is a dog-friendly route, but dogs need to be kept on a leash at all times due to area wildlife. No matter what time of year you visit, the Yellow Pine Trail always delivers stunning views and a memorable adventure in the Utah wilderness.
Beginning at the Yellow Pine Trailhead, follow the path northeast along Yellow Pine Creek. Approximately three and a half miles in, the trail will divide. At the divide, take the path on your left to hike westward for a short distance to Upper and Lower Yellow Pine Lake.
Take a rest on the lakeside and cool your feet in the alpine waters before turning back and retracing your steps to the Yellow Pine Trailhead, where you began.
For a variation on this route, check out the Castle Peak Trail or the Castle Lake Trail.
Getting to the Yellow Pine Trail Trailhead
From Kamas, Utah, head east on Highway 150 for 6.0mi and look for the Yellow Pine Trailhead on the north side of the road.Route Information
Backcountry Campground:
Yellow Pine Campground
When to do:
May to October
Pets allowed:
Yes - On Leash
Family friendly:
No
Route Signage:
Average
Crowd Levels:
High
Route Type:
Out and back
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