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.
Hiking to Kyhv Peak (formerly known as Squaw Peak until September 2022) leads you up Rock Canyon in Provo, Utah overlooking BYU, Utah County, and Utah Lake at an elevation of 7,859 ft. You can read about why the name was changed here.
Hiking to Ensign Peak offers unparalleled views of the Great Salt Lake as well as the Wasatch Mountains, and Salt Lake County.
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.
Mount Ellen (11,522 ft) & Mt. Ellen Peak (11,506 ft) are in the Henry Mountains, about 45 minutes - 1 hour south of Hanksville, UT. The Henry Mountains are an island of sort, as they are surrounded by three of Utah's National Parks - Capital Reef, Arches, and Canyonlands. Mount Ellen is a hulk of a mountain, composed of two distinct parts. The first is the North Ridge, which has the 3 highest summits in the Henry's.
Delano Peak (12,169 ft) is the county high point for both Beaver & Paiute Counties, and sits to the east of Beaver, UT in the Tushar Mountains.
Big Baldy (8,750ft) is a prominent peak just to the West and below Mt.Timpanogos. It is a very challenging hike. About While the Big Baldy summit is only 3.6 miles one way, you will gain 3,200 ft! There are several routes to reach
Mt. Elly is a peak to the South of Teton Pass - a popular area for backcountry skiing in winter, and hiking in Summer. About Mt.Elly is an easily accessible peak in the Snake River Mountains at an elevation of 9,262 ft.