Hike the Lofty Lake Loop Trail

Lofty Lake Loop Trail is located in the High Uintas near Kamas, Utah. The trail can be found right off the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway about 32 miles east of Kamas and starts at the Pass Lake Trailhead. 

This is a fairly mellow trail with some areas of good elevation gain, enough to get your heart working. A daypack and plenty of water with some picnic food is all you really need, unless of course you are staying overnight. Fishing pole would have been a nice addition to this trip as well. 

There are 2 different start points, either approaching Scout Lake first or Kamas lake. I decided to start with Kamas Lake and was very happy with the choice. The initial portion of the trail is very mellow with nice views of the mountains, streams and meadows. Less then a mile up you will come to the Cuberant Lake Trail junction where you will need to continue on the trail to Kamas Lake. Once you hit this junction there will be some slight increase in elevation till you hit Kamas Lake. At Kamas Lake enjoy a beautiful mountain lake and area to relax for fishing, chilly plunge or a picnic. You can end your hike here for an easy day or continue up to Lofty Lake about another mile from Kamas Lake. This takes you past an overlook with great views of the lakes below and plenty of opportunity for photographs before ending at Lofty Lake.

After Lofty Lake you can continue up the trail for another great scenic overlook of Scout Lake. You will be able to see the Steiner Boy Scout Camp on the lake below. The trail then starts a gradual decent along Scout Lake, eventually finishing at the parking lot you started at.