Kamas Ranger District - Upper Setting
Mar 19th, 2008 by admin
The Upper Setting Road begins at Coop Creek and climbs into the western Uinta Mountains. The road is closed in the winter and provides excellent opportunities for winter recreation like ski tours or snowshoeing. This unmaintained trail is open to snowmobiles but they are rarely seen and is dog friendly. Dogs are allowed off leash on all days. For advanced users, the trail provides unlimited opportunities for extended exploration of the high basins and canyons of the Uintas.
To get there: Take I-80 east over Parley’s Summit. Exit at US-40/US-189. Three miles later, exit on US-189 Kamas and Park City and turn left heading towards Kamas. At the stop light in town turn left, then turn right on Center Street “The Mirror Lake Highway” The trail head is located on the left heading up the Mirror Lake Highway just a few miles past the pay booth. Entrance fees are $3 for the day or yearly passes available.
You said that it’s good for ski tours, but what about ski descents? Are there any good shots/runs up at the top of the road? It looks mostly wooded up there.
i typically cross country ski there. i have seen quite a few people going up with touring gear. at the top of the road there does look like there may be some decent runs but quite a ways up. you can have a look for yourself with out having to go up too far up. just follow along Coop Creek a minute or two, then take the trail to the left. once you come around the hill you can see the bigger slope i am referring to.