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Summary: The scenery on this hike is absolutely beautiful. The wildflowers are at their peak around the beginning of August, but the route is thoroughly enjoyable at any time of the season. The trail winds through several open meadows, though you will encounter groves of pine and spruce trees along the way. From Tony Grove Lake, the trail climbs uphill at a fairly gradual grade for about 1/4 mile. When you reach the junction with the Naomi Peak Trail, turn right and continue climbing for another 2 miles. This will be the highest part of the trail, which is about 775 feet above the trailhead. Approximately 2 miles in, the trail will begin to descend into the White Pine Basin. To the west, you can see Mt. Magog. The lake is just beyond Mt. Magog, to the north, although it is not yet visible from the trail. The area the lake is situated in is breathtaking. White Lake sits between Mt. Magog, and Mt. Gog. For this hike, the view alone is worth the effort! Trailhead: Follow US-89 up Logan Canyon approximately 20 miles to the Tony Grove Lake turnoff. The road travels about 7 miles up this canyon and will take you to the Tony Grove Lake trailhead. (Lat:41.89517 Lon:-111.64257) Trail Guides for White Pine Lake: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Horses, Ranger Contact: Logan Ranger District, Wasatch-Cache National Forest (435) 755-3620 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Troy Slater, who has posted 9 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Carl on 7/13/2009 Hiked on June 29, 2009. The trail and lake are virtually the same as when I started going there in the 1950s with Dad, my favorite place to go for a fishing trip. The mountain flowers are beautiful, rustling of the Quaking Aspen trees pleasant and the smells of sage brush and fresh air are wonderful. There were still some banks of snow visible. 
Reviewed by mdw on 6/29/2009 Great local, non-technical hike. Good for friends who visit or for trail running. It's a quick out and back with lots of nice aspen groves along the way.
Reviewed by MH on 6/20/2009 My husband and I backpacked in for a camping trip when I was about 6 months pregnant, so it really is an easy hike. The hard part is the end where the trail dips into the valley where the lake is situated. (Really, it's climbing out of the valley on the way back.) If you take your time doing it, it's no problem. The view is amazing.
Reviewed by ABB on 9/4/2008 This is one of the most beautiful hikes I have been on yet. My kids and I were camping at Tony Grove and decided to do this hike on a Sunday morning. The trail was well maintained and wove through some of the most stunning scenery I've seen in Utah yet. Truly worth the effort, when we were there at the end of August, there seemed to be good traffic (about a dozen people) that we passed and conversed with on the trail. The kids liked it so much we are going in a week with backpacks for an overnighter!
Reviewed by Michael on 10/15/2007 I hiked the trail on October 12th in up to 4-6" of snow. Still, an AWESOME hike! In deference to the previous person's review (MAL), I caught 8 fish in 90 minutes. I had at least that many fish that got off. Some of the fish were upwards of 12 inches, too. Additionally, I've fished this lake many times. In fact, three of my sons and I caught 38 fish over a 2.5 day period. Lastly, best time to hike for wildflowers is mid to late July. The vistas are spectacular! I highly recommend this hike.
Reviewed by SCE on 8/13/2007 I didn't think this hike was difficult at all. I hiked it on Aug 11, 2007 and unfortunately, most all the wildflowers were gone already. Parking is limited at the trail head so arrive early. It's a long hike but well worth it. You can view 83 photos I took of this hike at: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/3293098#182841588
Reviewed by MAL on 8/12/2007 Great hike. My five year old son and I stayed the night at the lake, and we were the only people in the area. A giant bull moose decided to roll around in the bushes about 40 yards from our tent. The campground has great spots, and are in a great location. Don't bother with the fishing, there are very few fish. Someone needs to put up a fence around the campground because a group of cows decided to come into the camp in the early morning. Overall a good hike.
Reviewed by Beevo on 7/14/2007 I have hiked this trail a number of times it is always an adventure it's a long moderate hike that gets you into the some beautiful landscapes. happy hiking! ! Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Utah Hiking, Utah Trails, Utah Hikes, Cache County Hiking, Cache County Trails, Cache County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||