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Upper Setting Trail to Big Elk Lake and Island Lake route map
DifficultOut and Back

Upper Setting Trail to Big Elk Lake and Island Lake

Kamas, Utah

11.3 mi

Distance

2,900 ft

Elev. Gain

5h 4m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Upper Setting Trail to Big Elk Lake and Island Lake is a challenging out-and-back trail located in the Wasatch National Forest near Kamas, Utah. Stretching over 11.3 miles, this trail features significant elevation gain of approximately 2,900 feet, rising to a maximum elevation of 3,234 meters. The trail leads hikers through rugged terrain and offers scenic views typical of the high-elevation landscapes in this region. It can be expected to traverse alpine environments with dense forest settings typical of the Wasatch National Forest.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainhigh altitude

Elevation Profile

Min:2,864 ft
Max:3,234 ft
884 ft
884 ft
2,864 ft2,987 ft3,111 ft3,234 ft0.0 mi2.8 mi5.7 mi8.5 mi11.3 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

Highlights

forest settingalpine lake views

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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