How long is the Amethyst Lake hike?

11.4 miles round trip with 2001 feet of elevation gain.

Amethyst Lake Hike: Distance, Difficulty, What to Pack

11.4 miROUND TRIP

2001 ftELEV GAIN

HardDIFFICULTY

1/5KID RATING

July-SeptSEASON

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Gem of a cirque lake below Ostler Peak.

3 liters water or hydration pack, hiking boots, layers, headlamp, trail mix and jerky, trekking poles, first-aid kit.

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Make it a weekend: Uinta Backcountry Lakes (Fishing, 5 mi) · Mirror Lake (Uintas) (Fishing, 8 mi) · Mirror Lake Campground (Camping, 8 mi) · Moosehorn Campground (Camping, 9 mi)

More hikes nearby: Ruth Lake (Hike, 7 mi) · Lofty Lake Loop (Hike, 7 mi) · Fehr Lake Trail (Hike, 8 mi) · Bald Mountain (Hike, 9 mi)

How long is the Amethyst Lake hike?: 11.4 miles round trip with 2001 feet of elevation gain.
How hard is Amethyst Lake?: Hard. Kid rating: 1 out of 5.
When should I hike Amethyst Lake?: Best season: July-Sept.