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Amasa Valley
(the House Range)
Millard
County, Utah
Over the years we've been told by a number of old-timers that we need to spend some time in Amasa Valley. Having been there once before in the winter, we knew it was worthy of another visit, when we would be able to navigate the roads and enjoy warmer temperatures. So this summer, I dragged a bunch of boy scouts away from their Play Stations and Internet teen chat rooms for an adventure in the heights of the House Range.
View southwest from ridge toward Sevier Lake
The summer heatwave
was in full swing--triple digits down below. When we reached this pond,
no one could resist the cool water. Fortunately, it was deep enough for
some diving... but barely. This pond is near an old mining settlement
that contains a few structures and pieces of equipment. Word has it that
it was abandoned in the 1940's and then re-worked unsuccessfully in the
1980's. It's worth a look around.
We continued up the road to Amasa Valley. Below are a few pictures of the valley where we camped, and the unusual rock formations that surrounded us.
Our camp was at the front of the grove of aspens on the left.
Complete with bathing facilities.
The north face of Notch Peak. The peak is not accessible via Amasa Valley,
but the views are rewarding.
The gang... a good bunch of kids--except for the short loser in the black
shirt second from the left.
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