Uinta Highline Trail – First week of August 2025

[Brad Rogers]

I’m planning on hiking the Uinta Highline Trail (Leidy Peak TH to Hayden Pass) in Utah the fist week of August this year if anyone is interested.  I have my flights and shuttle booked.  Assuming you’re coming from SLC, you’d need to be there before noon on Friday (8/1) – we have a shuttle that evening and will start hiking on Saturday (8/2).  The plan is to wrap up hiking on Saturday (8/9) and drive back to SLC that night.   I have a detailed itinerary and trip information if you are interested.

[Brad Rogers]

Bump……It looks like I may be going solo

[David U]

Hi Brad, I did it last year and it was an adventure!  If I hadn’t I would be all over this.

Coming from lower altitude it took a lot for me to acclimate but your trip length looks very reasonable.

have a great experience!

[Brad Rogers]

Thanks David.  I’ll be coming from about 750ft too so it may take me a few days to adjust.  I tried to keep my days really conservative – this is my first trip over 3 days since I was diagnosed with some health issues last year.  Everything is supposed to be pretty good now, but I figured I might not be as strong as usual.     What time of year did you go?  Bug or weather issues?

[David U]

We went at the end of July into early August.  No real bug issues but the weather is fun to navigate.  From downright hot to cold rain back to hot😂.

The biggest thing to be aware of is exposure.  Wear sunscreen! UV resistant shirt, cap, sunglasses, etc.  I wore shorts and shortie gaiters with low cut trail shoes.

Let me know if you have any other questions and I would be happy to help!

[Brad Rogers]

Good to hear as I have been worried about the potential mosquitos.  I’ll be prepared for crazy weather and have even scheduled a “contingency” day for weather issues in case I lose a day of hiking (or two half days, etc).

I’ll be ready for the UV too- I just need to remember to bring a little sunscreen for my nose.   Full gear list is here… https://lighterpack.com/r/8w8dwv

[David U]

Great list.  The only comfort item I might consider is a tarp to set up to cook if it rains. I ended up using mine because of the crazy weather.

[jscott]

Perhaps consider a true sun hat since this seems to be a concern for you. for example, a Sunday Afternoons full brim hat. these are light and breathable and actually shade your full face and ears and neck. Unlike a baseball style cap.

“a little sunscreen for my nose” at altitude won’t do much.

[Roger Caffin]

“a little sunscreen for my nose” at altitude won’t do much.
+1 in the snow!
I remember one XC ski trip where we ended up wearing silk yashmaks below our goggles to protect our faces. Would have been crispy without.

Cheers

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