Saturday, January 17, 2015

NORTH FORK LOOP

What a wonderful day God gave us today.   The Mirror Lake Highway was free today because of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.   The sky was brilliant blue.   The air was crisp and clean.   And the birds were singing.

FOLLOW THE MARKERS
DESCRIPTION:  Park at the North Fork Trailhead in the car parking lot.   The trail begins on the north side of the Mirror Lake Highway.   This is a well maintained trail, with blue markers on trees.  When you come to a log fence, the trail heads west.   If you take the trail to the east you'll end up at a lake.   When you get back to the highway, cross the road, cut over to the cross country ski trail, turn left.   You'll cross a bridge.
RATINGS: Moderate
MILEAGE: 3.5 miles
FEE: $6 per vehicle or use your National Recreation Pass on a rearview mirror hanger.  Winter trail maps available at the ranger booth.
There is a self pay at the trailhead too.
HIKE TIME: Allow 2 hours 35 minutes to enjoy the loop.
ELEVATION GAIN: 330'
RESTROOM:   You'll find one down the hill at the lower snowmobile parking lot.
DIRECTIONS: From Kamas, Utah drive east on the Mirror Lake Highway SR 150.
Turn right into the North Fork parking area for cars.
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