Kayaking - Lost Lake, Uintahs 7/19/25

Sample Itinerary: (getting there in the morning is best for still waters)

Carpooling - 6:15 am

Trailhead - 8:15 am

Activity - 8:45-10:45 am

Back at Trailhead - 10:45 pm

Home - 12:45 pm

Directions - Put in - Lost Lake, Mirror Lake Highway

Cost - $10 daily Mirror Lake Hwy fee; FREE with National Parks Pass

Activity - Kayak & picnic

Kayak Lost Lake - Kayak and explore a beautiful high Uintah lake. Flat water generally, Not too big of a lake. Great for beginners. High alpine lake that’s small enough to paddle around in a couple hours. Plenty of shade trees generally and depending on fullness of lake can have more or less “beach” areas. North end parking lot has the most beach area and a gravel parking lot with enough room to pull around a trailer. SW parking is a pull off from road and not good for trailers. NOTE - Lots of fire mitigation work in the area, maybe close to 15-20% of trees are gone, resulting in less shady areas along the shoreline.

Tips:

• Make sure to be aware of fisherman’s lines.

• Wear extra layers for warmth if weather is cool.

• Getting there early helps with parking and getting flat water.

Bathrooms - across the road and across the lake

Cell Reception - none, but able to connect via satellite for SOS on Iphone

Dogs - yes

Gear - sit on top or sit inside kayak, paddle, life jacket (mandatory), sun protection, swimwear, appropriate shoes/sandals/water shoes, water, lunch, layers - thin synthetic shirt, fleece, rain jacket

Rent - UVU Outdoor Adventure Center - $25 tandem sit on top kayak/day