September 21, 2009

Moon Lake

Moon Lake's natural water level was raised by a dam built in the 1930’s to create additional water storage for irrigating Utah's Uinta Basin farms and ranches. 
Locals enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, and boating on the reservoir and in surrounding mountains. 
We rode north along the west side of Moon Lake and beyond, where Lake Fork River flows far below the trail.  The drop-off is steeper than it looks, but Mischief, my trusty steed, wasn’t worried.
In places, rock walls and aspens tower on one side of the trail.
We saw this little waterfall (above),
lots of ferns,
and a beaver lodge and dam. 
The aspens were beginning to change starting above 10,000 feet when we were there on September 12th.  By now, entire mountainsides of aspen will be gold.

For views from all over the world, click here.

34 comments:

  1. love Moon Lake, It has been a long time since I've been there. I think a ride up the canyon is in order to have a look at the aspens. I don't ride a horse anymore--so I'll be in the pickup.

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  2. Excellent scenic views of a realm filled with fresh air and adventure along with unexpected beauty just around every turn. Gorgeous as ever, and at such a magnificent season as this!

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  3. Another marvelous, scenic tour with fabulous shots! Great post, Janie! I bet Daisy had fun!

    Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  4. Hi Janie, I love this post. Seeing the water and the rocks and those aspens just made me feel like that's somewhere I'd love to be... Love the little waterfall. You know I'd say that, didn't you???? ha

    Beautiful area of Utah.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  5. Janie: Those are some neat views from around the lake. I hope the fishing is really good.

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  6. Beautiful place color and commentary Thank you

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  7. I've been here trying to drink in all the beauty on this post, and I really need to get some work done today. I'll drop by later with the rest of the family so they can enjoy it too. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Beautiful place and very nice coulours!!

    kisses,

    Irina

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  9. Very nice pictures of a lovely surrounding. Would love to see the gold aspens.

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  10. excellent views. it's gorgeous out there, there I said it again.

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  11. What BEAUTIFUL views in your world. I've been too busy to share a bit of mine this week, but I can't resist checking out the wonderful worlds of others ... just because.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  12. Moon Lake is very scenic...and I love those aspens when they turn golden...I am visiting Colorado soon and hope to see the Aspens in full color!

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  13. What a beautiful lake - your world is wonderful!

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  14. I'd been nervous, even a confident horse.

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  15. I am so glad you have so much confidence in Mischief. :) Beautiful Janie!

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  16. So beautiful, I love going along on these wonderful scenic tours with you - always makes me feel more relaxed!

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  17. ahh, the Aspens are beginning to change in the high country. Is there anything more beautiful than a sea of yellow covering the mountainside... I think not:)
    We are still hot and sticky and will be for another month or so :(

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  18. Moon Lake looks like a great place to visit. The scenery is beautiful, thanks for sharing your photos.

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  19. What a beautiful fall ride Janie. Thanks for sharing.
    Smiles

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  20. The last time I made it to Moon Lake was with the Girl Scouts but we didn't see that beautiful trail. What a great ride!

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  21. Moon lake looks a little low right now. Love the creek, the sound of flowing water is like music. Great diversity. And ah, the golden Aspens, which I saw a lot of today.

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  22. Moon Lake..What a beautiful name!!
    What does its name mean?

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  23. Hello janie

    this must have been a wonderfully fresh ride, with the sound of the water and the green of ferns and trees...

    After I read my fellow bloggers posts I go to my Beloved's USA road map and try and find the geographical areas they are describing......this is what I will do in Utah later...

    Happy days

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  24. Those aspen are amazing... a blaze of color..

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  25. Sounds beautiful and exciting. The color changing mountains... :-) Must be a great experience to experience this change :-)

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  26. Moon Lake is certainly a beautiful spot, as are all the places you've taken us too. I'm glad Mischief is sure-footed!

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  27. What a BEAUTIFUL site-such a treat when you can't go yourself-wonderful photos-thanks so much!! Francis http://www.geothermalquestions.net

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  28. Moon Lake and surrounding area is beautiful. I always enjoy the photos of your trail riding adventures!

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  29. Beautiful - and nice to see and area serving utilitarian and other needs so well. I'm looking forward to seeing Utah turn autumnal.

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