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2.1 miROUND TRIP
249 ftELEV GAIN
EasyDIFFICULTY
5/5KID RATING
July-SeptSEASON
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The Trail
20-minute walk to a fishy alpine lake - bring the ultralight rod.
Pack Loadout (Easy)
Water bottle, sunscreen, hat, snacks, comfortable shoes.
Getting There
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Make it a weekend: Mirror Lake (Uintas) (Fishing, 2 mi) · Mirror Lake Campground (Camping, 2 mi) · Moosehorn Campground (Camping, 3 mi) · Trial Lake Campground (Camping, 5 mi)
More hikes nearby: Lofty Lake Loop (Hike, 1 mi) · Fehr Lake Trail (Hike, 2 mi) · Bald Mountain (Hike, 3 mi) · Amethyst Lake (Hike, 7 mi)
Quick Answers
- How long is the Ruth Lake hike?
- 2.1 miles round trip with 249 feet of elevation gain.
- How hard is Ruth Lake?
- Easy. Kid rating: 5 out of 5.
- When should I hike Ruth Lake?
- Best season: July-Sept.