Ibantik Lake

Ibantik Lake is a gorgeous lake in the upper Uintas near Notch Mountain.  We hiked to Ibantik as a loop (and spur) from the Crystal Lakes Trailhead.  We hiked in a clockwise direction heading out on the Long Lake Trail, past Twin Lakes, with the spur up and over the Notch, down to Ibantik.  For the return, we climbed back up to the Notch and then continued on the Notch Mountain Trail, past Wall Lake, and back to the Crystal Lakes Trailhead.  This was the first time this year we were able to get a parking spot in the trailhead lot instead of hoofing it from the overflow parking area.  Heading up and over the Notch and down to Ibantik Lake was the highlight of the hike.

Trailhead Elevation:  10,008 feet
Highest Elevation:  10,600 feet
Total Elevation Gain:  1,148 feet
Total Miles:  8 miles
Total Time:  4:30 hours