Mt. Wolverine and the Wolverine Cirque, located above Brighton Ski Resort in Utah's Big Cottonwood Canyon, are best known as a popular winter backcountry skiing destination. But in summer and fall, this scenic area transforms into one of the most rewarding alpine loop hikes in the Wasatch Mountains. Even better, if you're a peak bagger, this route offers the chance to summit up to six peaks in a single day!

Thurston Peak (9,706 ft) is the highest point in both Davis County and Morgan County, Utah. Located along the Wasatch Mountains, this scenic summit is often overlooked because nearby Francis Peak is topped with the large white radar domes that dominate the ridgeline. However, it is Thurston Peak that claims the true high point.

🏔️ Hiking Spanish Fork Peak: A Challenging Yet Rewarding Adventure in Utah

Spanish Fork Peak (elevation 10,192 ft) rises impressively as you drive along Highway 6 towards Price, Utah. Nestled between two prominent summits—Provo Peak to the north and Santaquin Peak to the south—this stunning mountain stands alone and commands attention.

Hiking Mt. Timpanogos (11, 752 ft) is one of the higher peaks in the Wasatch Front, coming in 2nd behind Mt. Nebo. Though Mt. Nebo is the tallest peak in the Wasatch Mountains, it sees less than half the amount of hikers than "Timp" (as us locals call it) does. Hiking Mt. Timpanogos is almost a rite of passage for many Utahans - once completed, many will openly offer up their experience, advice, and how many times they've summited.

Mount Superior (11,040ft) & Monte Cristo Peak (11,132 ft) are two classic and iconic Wasatch Peaks that every peak bagger should summit. Both peaks dominate the Little Cottonwood Canyon Ridge, and are focal points to the north when skiing at Alta or Snowbird. Both Mt. Superior and Monte Cristo are summited year round - in the winter by backcountry skiers, and in the summer by hikers looking for a fun little scramble.

Grandeur Peak (8,299 ft and pronounced like "grand-er") is one of the high points in Millcreek Canyon and offers fantastic views of the SLC Valley and into Parley's Canyon. 

Mt. Wire is a small mountain that overlooks the University of Utah, Emigration Canyon, and Red Butte Canyon. It is conveniently close and can be hiked year-round.