White Pine Lake

Sandy, Utah

4.5/5

based on 11 reviews

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Distance

9.97 miles

Elevation Gain

2917 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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White Pine Lake makes for a great day hike or overnight backpacking trip. Keep in mind that this is watershed area, so swimming and dogs are NOT allowed at this lake.

Just about 5 miles (2-2.5 hrs) from the trailhead, you will find the beautiful White Pine Lake where the water is an intense blue color. It's an amazing place for photos and just hanging out on a summer or fall afternoon. Along the way you will have great views of mountains of all colors, beautiful granite, meadows, streams, and valleys. Since it's a relatively short hike, you can make this a day trip or overnight. Just make sure that your campsite is at least 200 feet from the lake and the trail.

You can camp and have campfires up at the lake (check here for the campfire situation before you go since permitting may have changed), so if you're up for something even more special, bring your backpacking gear and get ready for a night under the stars...it's a great place for a quick but enjoyable overnighter. Make sure to bring bear canisters and follow proper bear protocol.

Lake Coordinates: 40.5412888,-111.6820147

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White Pine Lake Reviews

Anthony Rowley

White Pine Lake

01/08/17

This was a beautiful trail. We were able to do some fishing at the lake, and got to see so much wildlife! There was a bull Moose in the area and we were able to follow it's tracks. This is a moderate to difficult hike but it is worth every minute of hiking!

5.0

Andy Brough

White Pine Lake

07/30/16

I did this hike as a backpacking trip when I was 13. Amazing destination, great camp spots!

5.0

Florent Tercier

White Pine Lake

07/25/16

The driving directions below is not correct you have to go on the 210 to begin the trail, 200 ft after Tanners' campground. The hike is nice to do in Summer, 5.5 miles from the trailhead to the Lake.

4.0

Julio Alvarez

White Pine Lake

05/08/16

It's a beautiful place worth of hike and time! Hiked it recently without snow so couldn't say how to prepare or how much harder would it be. Loved it.

4.0

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Rebecca Stubbs

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White Pine Lake

03/06/16

I have done this hike a few times and even though it's long, it's worth it! I love the meadows on the way up. The lake is a great place to sit and relax before you tackle the hike back down.

4.0

Marcelina Kubica

White Pine Lake

06/11/15

For anyone heading up before late summer, be aware that there is still A LOT of snow at the top and the path isn't clear, so be ready for snow sliding and boulder climbing! Thank you for the awesome adventure! The lake while frozen is incredibly beautiful as well!

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