Brown Duck Lake via Brown Duck Trail
~2 days · 6.9 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Brown Duck Lake via Brown Duck Trail is known for
An out-and-back of about 6.5-7 miles one way from the Lake Fork Trailhead beside Moon Lake, climbing gradually along Brown Duck Creek into the forested Brown Duck Basin on the south slope of the Uintas. Brown Duck Lake is the first of a chain of fishing lakes, with Kidney and Island lakes a further 1.5 and 3.5 miles along the trail for parties making a 2-3 day trip of the basin.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 26,985 ft to 33,455 ft over 6.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 5.5 mi · 80%
- Downhill 1.0 mi · 14%
- Flat 0.4 mi · 6%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Brown Duck Lake via Brown Duck Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Brown Duck Lake via Brown Duck Trail scores 27/100, a relative rating across the 569 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Brown Duck Lake via Brown Duck Trail take?
Most backpackers hike the Brown Duck Lake via Brown Duck Trail in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 6.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Brown Duck Lake via Brown Duck Trail?
The Brown Duck Lake via Brown Duck Trail climbs roughly 2,162 ft total — about 313 ft per mile, topping out near 10,197 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.