Mirror Lake Scenic Byway - UT Section
Places to Visit
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Ashley National Forest is located in northeastern Utah and Wyoming.
Location: Ashley National Forest extends over parts of northeastern Utah.
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Bald Mountain and Hayden Peak Overlooks (UT)
These overlooks provide breathtaking views of meadows, forests, lakes and mountains, from roadside vantage points near timberline.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: About 29 miles northeast from Kamas along the byway
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This overlook provides a breathtaking view of the meadows and forests to the west and is especially beautiful at sunset. In the distance, you can see peaks of the Wasatch Mountains.
Location: Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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This town has the most infamous past of all the local railroad towns. First settled by tie hacks in 1867, Bear Town was soon overtaken by an extremely rowdy bunch of railroad workers. Two factions were constantly at odds and in 1868, a big riot broke out. Several people were hanged and many jailed. Federal troops had to be brought in to restore order. This town was occupied for only a few months, but its notoriety lives on.
Location: Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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Bear River Ranger Station (UT)
The Bear River Ranger Station offers a variety of educational materials, interpretive displays, and exhibits.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The Bear River Ranger Station is located on the byway 46.4 miles from Kamas.
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Stop here for a look at the west end of the Duchesne Tunnel. This 6-mile tunnel diverts water from the Duchesne River to the Provo River.
Location: Wasatch-Cache Forest
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High Uintas Wilderness Area (UT)
The Uinta Mountains have outstanding wilderness qualities and are geologically unique. They are the highest range in Utah and the most prominent east-west trending range in the contiguous United States.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The High Uintas Wilderness runs just east and parallel to the byway.
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This hatchery first began in 1930, and raises rainbow, brook and cutthroat trout and grayling.
Location: Three miles south-east of Kamas, UT
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Known as the "Gateway to the Uintas", this small town hosts the headquarters of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
Location: Wasatch-Cache National Forest
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Mirror Lake Campground and Picnic Area (UT)
This jewel of a lake is a popular weekend destination for recreationalists.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located about 30 miles from Kamas
