Red Castle Lakes Backpacking Guide – High Uintas

Gorgeous alpine meadows and pitch-perfect backcountry camping make the Red Castle Lakes a wonderland – especially at sunset. This wilderness area in Utah’s High Uintas mountains gets its name from the red castle-like peaks that stand like a fortress above the basin. If you’re looking to backpack this unbelievably scenic area, don’t forget your camera – and make sure to read this guide to plan your Red Castle Lakes backpacking trip.

Continue reading to learn more about a Red Castle Lakes backpacking trip, written by Dave Collins.

Clever Hiker: Red Castle Lakes Backpacking Guide – High Uintas

Red Castle Lakes Backpacking Guide – High Uintas

Gorgeous alpine meadows and pitch-perfect backcountry camping make the Red Castle Lakes a wonderland – especially at sunset. This wilderness area in Utah’s High Uintas mountains gets its name from the red castle-like peaks that stand like a fortress above the basin. If you’re looking to backpack this unbelievably scenic area, don’t forget your camera – and make sure to read this guide to plan your Red Castle Lakes backpacking trip.

Continue reading to learn more about a Red Castle Lakes backpacking trip, written by Dave Collins.

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Clever Hiker: Red Castle Lakes Backpacking Guide – High Uintas

Red Castle Lakes Backpacking Guide – High Uintas

Gorgeous alpine meadows and pitch-perfect backcountry camping make the Red Castle Lakes a wonderland – especially at sunset. This wilderness area in Utah’s High Uintas mountains gets its name from the red castle-like peaks that stand like a fortress above the basin. If you’re looking to backpack this unbelievably scenic area, don’t forget your camera – and make sure to read this guide to plan your Red Castle Lakes backpacking trip.

Continue reading to learn more about a Red Castle Lakes backpacking trip, written by Dave Collins.

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Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief
Dave Collins
Dave is CleverHiker’s founder and he oversees day-to-day operations of the site.
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