Location
Ruth Lake also known as BR-40 is located in Summit County and is part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. This lake lies within the Bear River Drainage of the Uinta Mountains. The parking area for Ruth Lake is located just off of the Mirror Lake Highway about three and a half miles on UT-150 after the Mirror Lake camp ground. There is signs on the road for the lake in both directions.
The Hike
There is two parking lots and the trail starts near the restrooms. The trail is marked by the DWR as moderate to difficult on the sign. I though the trail was pretty much as easy as it gets. There has been a lot of work done on the trail with rocks bridges built over the creeks and very little elevation gain. the distance is around seven tenths of a mile.
Fish Species
Brook Trout
Historical DWR Info
1964 RUTH , BR-40. 10 acres, elevation 10,500 feet, maximum depth 31 feet, average depth 11 feet. By trail Vi mile west of the Hayden Peak turnout on the Mirror Lake Highway 150. A popular lake with campsites and horse feed near by. Good fishing for brook trout. Stocked.
1985 RUTH , B R - 40 . Ruth is a popular alpine lake located 3/4 mile west of U-150 on the Ruth Lake Trail from a well marked highway turnoff and parking area. It is 9.7 acres, 10,340 feet in elevation, with 30 feet maximum depth. The surrounding terrain is composed of large areas of bedrock with sparse conifers and small meadows. There are several campsites available to the angler with some spring water. Horse feed is limited. Ruth experiences substantial fishing pressure from primarily day anglers. The lake is frequently stocked with brook trout.
2024 Same description as 1985.
Nearby Areas to Fish
Naomi Lake, Hayden Lake, Jewel Lake, Cutthroat Lake, Lofty Lake, Kamas Lake, Teal Lake, Cuberant Lake, Scout Lake, and Picturesque Lake.
