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[–] hombre_fundido 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Whereabouts are you planning?

[–] miles 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

The Uinta Highline Trail in Utah!

[–] hombre_fundido 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That's right! We discussed it a little bit ago. It's definitely on my bucket list.

You're probably just about to leave.

[–] miles 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

first week of September. it's a high snow year so i'm going to let it melt. wouldn't want to go any later

[–] hombre_fundido 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's funny how mountain weather works. We've had snow at the end of August or, like last year, we were sleeping at 12,000' mid-October.

You'll probably be on trail about a week, I'd imagine?

[–] miles 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

planning for 4 days, but I have an extra day if I need it

[–] hombre_fundido 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So, 20-25 miles a day? Pretty good.

[–] miles 2 points 2 years ago

yeah i was hoping for 25 mpd, would give me some extra time to take in the sights and sit out rainstorms :)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Hey! We are thinking of a hike in the Uintas in September, but never been there (normally we stick more northward). Any tips?

[–] miles 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I’ve heard that Red Castle is the best thing in the Uintas and often overlooked. The most popular trail is probably Henry’s Fork to King’s Peak. Lemme know!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Cool, thank you!