11.3 mi
Distance
2,900 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 4m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Upper Setting Trail to Big Elk Lake and Island Lake is an out-and-back trail in Wasatch National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Summit County, Utah. It is 11 miles long and gains 2,900 feet. The nearest town is Samak, Utah, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
No recent condition reports. Be the first to share what you see on the trail.
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,866 ft |
| High point | 5.3 mi | 3,234 ft |
| End | 11.3 mi | 2,866 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
Find offices, alerts, and current orders for this agency.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Samak, UT · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Summit County, UT
- Jurisdiction:
- Wasatch National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Reviews
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.
Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Upper Setting Trail to East Shingle Creek Lake, South Erickson Lake, and Big Elk Lake
East Shingle Creek Lake and South Erikson Lake
Shingle Creek
Erickson Basin
Yellow Pine
Castle Lake
In this park
Other trails in Wasatch National Forest
King's Peak via Henry's Fork Trail
Utah
Lake Blanche Trail
Utah
Cecret Lake Trail
Utah
Donut Falls Trail
Utah
Grandeur Peak East Trail from Church Fork
Utah
Desolation Trail to Salt Lake Overlook
Utah
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Taylors Fork ATV Campground
3.6 mi awayWasatch National Forest
Kamas, UT
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Shingle Creek ATV Campground
3.8 mi awayUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Kamas, UT
FS 150 - Dispersed Site
4 mi awayUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Kamas, UT
Dispersed
Pine Valley North Wasatch Cach
4.7 mi awayWasatch National Forest
Kamas, UT
Check official pricing6 sitesReservable Tent No Service
Similar length
Similar trails in Utah
The Narrows (Top Down)
Utah
The Wave Trail
Utah
The Subway (Bottom-Up)
Utah
Mount Timpanogos via Timpooneke Trail
Utah
East Mesa Trail and Observation Point
Utah
Devils Garden Primitive Loop
Utah