Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

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Evanston / Mountain View Ranger Districts

Acres: 405,309 (Evanston: 184,447, Mt. View: 220,867) Counties: Summit County, Utah & Uinta County, Wyoming Offices:   Mountain View     321 Highway 414     P.O. Box 129     Mountain View, Wyoming 82939     307-782-6555   Evanston     1565 Highway 150, Suite A     P.O. Box 1880     Evanston, Wyoming 82930     307-789-3194   Bear River Ranger Station     33 miles south of Evanston on the Mirror Lake Highway     (435) 642-6662 - open seasonally June through October

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The Evanston and Mountain View Ranger Districts share many similarities and are managed together. Both are nestled in the rugged and sparsely populated region of rural Utah and Wyoming on the northern slope of the Uinta Mountains, a region better known simply as the "North Slope". The landscape has a special charm. Rolling hills give way to the sharp peaks of the Uinta Mountains. Thousands of undeveloped acres, including part of the High Uinta Wilderness Area, characterize the Districts. Even at developed recreation areas, the Districts' rustic character remains intact. It is precisely because of the rustic nature, remote trails, undeveloped campsites and the High Uintas that district has become a haven for hardy outdoor enthusiasts - especially during the "off" seasons of spring, fall and winter. Summer is usually busy, however, as warmer temperatures beckon visitors of all types. For visitors looking for spectacular panorama, the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway (State Hwy 150) traverses the west side of the Districts.

Recreation

Most recreation takes place during the summer because of cool temperatures and high elevations (ranging from 8,000' to 13,500'). Backpacking is especially popular since the Districts feature the gateway to Utah's highest point, Kings Peak (13,528'), and access to other challenging peaks in the High Uinta Wilderness Areas. The Districts also have many places to day hike, mountain bike, or ride your horse or OHV. Hunting and fishing are also favorite pastimes. During the winter, several areas are designated for snowmobiling or cross country skiing, which is increasingly in popularity. Numerous campgrounds, cabins, yurts and primitive campsites provide accommodations for those planning an extended stay. In addition to treading lightly visitors need to care for their personal safety and to prevent wildfires.

Recreation Update: Evanston Area | Mountain View Area

Wildlife and Plants

Dense stands of Lodgepole pine dominates the landscape with Aspen and sagebrush occurring at lower elevations. At the higher elevations, Englemann Spruce and subalpine firs dominate, with Douglas firs in isolated areas. Beavers, moose mountain sheep, elk, deer, mountain lions, bobcats, black bears, mountain goats, goshawks, brook and cutthroat trout comprise just a small part of the District's diverse wildlife community.

US Forest Service - Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Last Modified: Thursday, 22 January 2009 at 12:01:36 EST