Near Lake Blanche Trail
Sundial peak from the shores of Blanche Lake - stunning...
Near Lake Blanche Trail
View from the trail
Near Lake Blanche Trail
Iconic view from Lake Blanche (Early May)
Near Lake Blanche Trail
Lake Blanche
Near Lake Blanche Trail
Lake Blanche

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Lake Blanche Trail

4.6 (79 Ratings)
Epic views along this steep route, which has become a favorite in the Wasatch Range.
6.6
mi
Distance
2,716
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
This is a watershed so please no dogs, cats, horses or pet birds. Also, swimming is prohibited in the lake.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.61mi
Distance
2,716ft
Elevation Gain
2,716ft
Elevation Loss
60%
Max Grade
8,930ft
High Point
6,209ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Lake Blanche is only one of three lakes up here. You can also get to Lake Florence and Lake Lillian. There is singletrack linking all three of them together. Also, you can hike up the east trail to access the overlook into Mineral Fork and even up to Superior; this route is an expert-only route though.Enjoy the trail up to Sundial Peak for a little more climb.Along the trail you'll experience some great views of Raymond & Gobbler's Knob to the north. You'll also see a variety of wildlife including deer, moose, snakes, varieties of birds, and much more. Since you are on a north facing canyon you'll be inside the trees for the majority of your journey up to the lake. Once you switchback on the boulder field, you are within a half mile from the lake. Be sure to go around the lake to soak up the views.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Jeremy Howlett