Your Next Steps after Elopement!
Situated in the heart of the Uintas Mountain Range in Utah, Amethyst Lake is the perfect getaway for a young couple who are looking for an adventurous honeymoon. Following the beautiful wedding in Park City, newly weds can escape to the breathtaking mountains to conclude their elopement with a one of a kind honeymoon into the wilderness. Amethyst Lake is one of Utah’s pristine high alpine lakes, giving campers views of waterfalls, stone cliffs, and a gorgeous flower meadow.
How to get to Amethyst Lake!
Getting there is easy. Take highway 150 out of Kamas for about an hour. Widely considered to be one of the prettiest drives in Utah, this 41 mile drive will keep your jaw dropped for the entire time. On the drive out, eat a snack at Lost Lake, taking in the mountain views. Keep an eye out for the Christmas meadows turn off signal; this is your exit. There is a short 2 mile dirt road that is in decent condition. 4-Wheel drive is not needed. Once you get to the trailhead, there are bathrooms and a permitting station. Make sure to fill out a permit and carry it with you while you are on your adventure.
Take a Hike to Amethyst Lake!
The hike is moderate. 13 mile round trip hike trek, with a small climb in the middle. The first two and a half miles are flat. Hikers hike in and out of the trees, crossing muddy trails with makeshift bridges installed by the forest service. At around the four mile mark, hikers begin the climb. The trail forks in two; Amethyst basin to the left, and Ryder lake to the right. Make sure to stop here and have a snack, the hard part is about to begin. Over the next 1.5 miles, you will climb roughly 1700 hundred feet. But don’t worry, the sounds of a gushing waterfall off the side of the trail keeps you focused on the prize ahead, Amethyst Lake.
But don’t worry, the sits and sounds of a gushing waterfall off the side of the trail keeps you focused on the prize ahead, Amethyst Lake. There to reward you after a tough six mile hike is beautiful Amethyst Lake. The final approach is through a large meadow, surrounded by towering peaks to the right and left. Up ahead is the pristine alpine lake that you newly-weds have been waiting for.
There to reward you after a tough six mile hike is beautiful Amethyst Lake. The final approach is through a large meadow, surrounded by towering peaks to the right and left. Up ahead is the pristine alpine lake that you newly-weds have been waiting for. This is the perfect location for that post Elopement getaway.
What to do at Camp around Amethyst Lake!
Once you’ve set-up camp there’s plenty of activities that this high Uinta valley has to offer. Go the extra mile and spend a day hiking Ostler Peak, after, cool off in Amethyst Lake and spend the afternoon fishing for lake trout. Keep warm by the fire at night and enjoy the comfort of being alone, miles away from anyone else. The picture perfect scenery that surrounds you makes everyone feel like a photographer, there will be no shortage of pictures of your elopement.
This one of a kind location, while slightly unconventional, offers the seclusion and peace a honeymoon should have. To elope in the valley and get lost in the mountains is one of the perfect wedding packages in Utah. This is for any adventurous couple that loves backpacking, hiking or simply just getting off the beaten trail. Amethyst Lake is Utah’s hidden gem, with crystal clear lake water, pristine forest, and astonishing wildlife you can’t go wrong with adding this to your elopement wedding package.
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