Kamas | UT | Lilly Lake and Murdock Basin
Kamas (Bear River Lodge), UT
Region: Northern
Trailhead Location: On State Road-150 or the “Mirror Lake Highway” in the high Uintas
Trailhead GPS: 40°40’40.03″N 110°57’9.15″W
Trail Mileage: 40 Miles +/-
Riding Difficulty: Mostly easy, some difficult
Temperature Range: 40-85 depending on season
Trail Description
Located in the high Uintas is the Lilly lake or Murdock Basin ATV trail system (not to be confused with Lily Lake or Wolverine Trail System). This is a perfect place to take the family camping for the weekend and get in some great ATV riding. This area is well marked from the Highway and there a plenty of improved camp sites.
A permit is required in this area and you will be stopped at the ranger station to pick it up. Most noticeable about this area is the number of lakes and streams. Many avid fishermen love to ride this trail with a fishing pole attached to their ATV and stop by the small lake for a few casts. Trail difficulty depends on what you’re looking for and riders can keep it as simple as graded dirt roads or more challenging ATV width trails with some steep climbs.
Because of the elevation, this area is only accessible for a few months of the year (Summer and Early Fall). There are also some great hikes in the area if you’re willing to get off the machine. Keep a good rain jacket handy as this area can turn to a downpour in a matter of a few minutes.
Additional Trail Information
- Elevation High: 10000+
- Elevation Low: 8800
- Terrain: Ranges from graded dirt roads to rocky ATV trails
- Vegetation: High Uinta Pines and aspen
- Best Travel Season: Mid Summer to Early FallMap
- Availability: REI or Bear River Lodge
- Breakfast Joint: Bear River Lodge or Kamas
- Base Camp: Plenty of Great Camping along Mirror Lake Highway
- Luxury Lodge: Bear River Lodge
