High Uinta Mountains near Evanston

High Uinta Mountains Hiking at Comfort Inn Evanston Flora, Fauna and Wildlife

Towering in the distance over 6,000 feet above Evanston, Wyoming, the High Uinta Mountains are the largest alpine area in the Intermountain West. The Uinta’s basins comprise hundreds of serene lakes, rambling streams, and meadows. The High Uinta Mountains are located in Northeast Utah, but can be accessed from developed trailheads near downtown Evanston.

Hiking in the High Uinta Mountains. The High Uinta Mountains offer 545 designated hiking trails accessible from 16 developed trailheads in Utah and Wyoming. Trails range from moderate to extreme, with altitude reaching 13,528 feet at the summit of Kings Peak. The north slope of the Uinta Wilderness area is generally accessed in Wyoming, while Utah is the access point for south slope recreation. Pay attention to all posted signs and trail markings. Follow a trail map.  [Top]

Flora, Fauna and Wildlife. The High Uinta Mountains offer an extreme variety of flora, fauna and wildlife. Proceed with caution when hiking on mountain trails. The Uintas represent a diverse range of ecosystems due to the topographic differences in elevations. Above the tree line, you’ll find tundra plant communities adapted to harsh weather condition of higher elevations. Below the tree line, forest land is thick with spruce, fir and lodgepole pines, interspersed with wetlands and meadows. Aspen groves provide a sharp and seasonally colorful contrast at the base of the Uinta Mountains. Moose, elk, mule deer, black bears, coyote, mountain lions and bighorn sheep are among the wildlife roaming the High Uinta Mountains.  [Top]