This is the very last overnight backpacking in our 2022 summer trip. In Idaho, we completed all the backpackings ahead of schedule. It was good because wildfire grew. We escaped from smoke and drove to Uintas wilderness in Utah. We did a fantastic 2 nighter including Kings Peak, which is Utah's highest point. Then we still had 2 days left. Kings Peak loop is the most famous backpacking in Uintass, and we didn't have an idea what else would be good. I looked at Uintas map and decided to give it a try to go to Island Lake. Overall, I liked it, but I admit that not as dramatic scenery as King's Loop one. However, it is still memorable and nice.
As I mentioned it was not popular, there was no pure backpackers on the way, however, we saw 3 people in a group and solo person for hunting. It was a hunting season in mid-September. One guy said that it is unusual to see a non-hunter person in the area. From trailhead to Island lake was in the forest. Once we reached the Island lake, the trail got faint and we had a little hard time to find a clue of old trail. The usage of trail in that area is very low. We set up a camp, and we hiked up to the pass over the Island lake. The view from basin on the other side of Island lake was really marvelous. Iconic color of Uintas' rock color and vast basin was quite a scene to be. We enjoyed the view with warm evening light shining up the basin.
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Great view
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On the next day we got up early and had the last breakfast of the trip. It was really quiet morning. I saw an elk sprinted along the Island Lake. Maybe he had a sip from lake. The inlet of the lake was near our campsite was the best water I had ever. It was refreshing, cold, clear, pure, and tasty. We talked about our friend Mr.S1 who likes good water: he would be jealous.
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Lastly we had bonus. Antelope. I saw antelope in Wyoming in the past. It was first time seeing in Utah. They are always cute and gave us great gift as a finale of this trip.
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