This trail switches back from the canyon bottom onto a bench, then gradually upward through conifer forests and small meadows. In some areas there are old tie hack cabins. The upper portion of this trail is difficult to find but by following the stream you will come to Baker Lake. The upper basin is a nice spot and well worth the hike to it.
Details
Location:
Along Highway 150 about 52 miles northeast of Kamas
Length:
4.6 miles oneway
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
2 to 3 hours
Elevation Change:
1600
Season:
June to October
Useful Map(s):
USGS Map: Christmas Meadows
Additional Details:
This trail begins in the East Fork Bear River Boy Scout Camp on private land. You can access this trail by way of the Bear River-Smith Fork Trail. (See Bear River-Smith Fork Trail for access).
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Roughly 52 miles northeast out of Kamas on Highway 150 (2 miles north of the Bear River Ranger Station) turn east on to the North Slope Road. (Marked with a large sign reading "Bear River R.S. 2, Mill Creek G.S. 7, Blacks Fork River 20, E.Fk. Boy Scout Camp 6"). Travel 2 miles on this good gravel road to the road junction sign saying East Fork Bear Boy Scout Camp. Turn right and follow it for 4 miles. Here you will be at the road junction which is the entrance to the Boy Scout Camp. The right fork leads into the Boy Scout Camp, follow this road for 1.2 miles across the bridge, take the first left fork. The trail starts about 100 yards west of the fork.
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