Conditions Right Now
Use sunset as your turnaround alarm.
Why Hike This
Mt. Gog and Mt. Magog rise directly over the water on either side, which is unusual for a lake you can reach in an afternoon. The catch is the profile: you climb a ridge from Tony Grove, then drop steeply to the shore, which means the tired part of your day is a climb, not a coast. There are campsites and a toilet on the north side if you want to stay. Brook trout patrol the shallows and are easy to spot from the bank.
The Trail
Turquoise lake between two limestone peaks; brook trout cruising the shallows.
Pack Loadout (Moderate)
2 liters water, trail shoes, sun layer, snacks, small first-aid kit.
Getting There
Make it a weekend: Tony Grove Campground (Camping, 2 mi) · Sunrise Campground (Bear Lake) (Camping, 9 mi) · Guinavah-Malibu Campground (Camping, 11 mi) · Logan River 1st-3rd Dams (Fishing, 15 mi)
More hikes nearby: Naomi Peak (Hike, 2 mi) · Wind Caves (Hike, 12 mi) · Ben Lomond via North Skyline (Hike, 42 mi) · Waterfall Canyon (Hike, 52 mi)
Quick Answers
- How long is the White Pine Lake (Logan) hike?
- 7.5 miles round trip with 1436 feet of elevation gain.
- How hard is White Pine Lake (Logan)?
- Moderate. Kid rating: 3 out of 5.
- When should I hike White Pine Lake (Logan)?
- Best season: July-Sept.
- Why hike White Pine Lake (Logan)?
- It is the rare Utah backcountry lake with a real approach and a real payoff at 7.5 miles round trip. Two limestone peaks, Gog and Magog, wall it in, and brook trout hold in the clear shallows. Plan for the return, since you finish by climbing back over the ridge.