Teal Lake via the Ruth Lake Trail

The hike to Teal Lake via Ruth Lake is a gorgeous trail in the Western Uinta Mountains. This trail is well marked and well-populated up until Ruth Lake. Past Ruth Lake, the path becomes unclear, and some route finding is required. If you are not experienced in route finding, we recommend printing or downloading a map before starting the hike. If you have a GPS unit, we recommend bringing that along too. If you are up for the adventure, this trail is gorgeous. On the hike to Teal Lake, you will pass three other incredible lakes, meadows of wildflowers, and lush green forest.

From the parking lot on the west side of Highway 150, follow the trail west as it winds along Hayden Fork to a divide; stay right at this divide to make your way to Ruth Lake. At Ruth Lake, continue on the path along the north shore of the lake. Just west of Ruth Lake, look for the rugged trail that branches off to your right. Follow this trail northwest for 0.4mi to Jewel Lake. From the north end of Jewel Lake, make your way west to Teal Lake.

Take a rest and enjoy some peace and solitude on the shores of Teal Lake before turning around and retracing your steps back to the parking area where you began.