I hiked the entire Highline trail and then some, starting on Hwy 44 near Elk Park and Flaming Gorge and ending at the Mirror Lake Hwy. The route took me four nights. The first part of my route took me on forest roads and then a steep trail up to the east slope of Leidy Peak where I met the 'official' Highline Trail. The Highline is fantastic, one of the highlights of my 1700 mile walk around the Colorado Plateau in 2001 (The Everett Ruess Trail). The Uintas are so hiker friendly--not as steep, narrow, or dark as other Rocky Mountain ranges. From what I understand of geology, this is because the Uintas, like the Appalachia Mtns, are a very old range compared to more recent ranges such as the Sierras and Rocky Mtns. I spent an amazing night sans tent camped at the very top of Dead Horse Pass-just awesome.
You hiked the Highline in 4 nights? Geez! I started at the West Fork of the Whitereocks TH (southwest of Chepeta Lake), and it still took 7 nights. You're an an animal!
imontop - Jun 14, 2009 10:24 pm Date Climbed: Aug 20, 2006
Highline TrailBeautiful coming in from the east through Painter Basin.
courtpace - Jun 1, 2009 2:08 am Date Climbed: Aug 15, 2007
highline trekDid highline in 6 days starting at Leidy Peak. One of the most fantastic trips ever!
edevart - Mar 25, 2008 1:45 pm
Highline TrailI hiked the entire Highline trail and then some, starting on Hwy 44 near Elk Park and Flaming Gorge and ending at the Mirror Lake Hwy. The route took me four nights. The first part of my route took me on forest roads and then a steep trail up to the east slope of Leidy Peak where I met the 'official' Highline Trail. The Highline is fantastic, one of the highlights of my 1700 mile walk around the Colorado Plateau in 2001 (The Everett Ruess Trail). The Uintas are so hiker friendly--not as steep, narrow, or dark as other Rocky Mountain ranges. From what I understand of geology, this is because the Uintas, like the Appalachia Mtns, are a very old range compared to more recent ranges such as the Sierras and Rocky Mtns. I spent an amazing night sans tent camped at the very top of Dead Horse Pass-just awesome.
imontop - Jul 20, 2008 12:59 am
Re: Highline TrailYou hiked the Highline in 4 nights? Geez! I started at the West Fork of the Whitereocks TH (southwest of Chepeta Lake), and it still took 7 nights. You're an an animal!