Grandeur Peak (8,299 ft and pronounced like "grand-er") is the one of the high points in Millcreek Canyon, and offers fantastic views of the SLC Valley and into Parley's Canyon.
Notch Peak (9,658 ft) is in Utah's West Desert near the town of Delta, Utah. Notch Peak is part of the House Range mountains and Notch Peak Wilderness Study Area.
Hiking Lone Peak (11,251 ft) – One of the Most Iconic Summits Along the Wasatch Front
Lone Peak (elevation 11,251 feet) is one of the tallest and most dramatic summits along the Wasatch Front, towering above Draper, Utah. Its distinct granite summit is easily visible from both Salt Lake and Utah Counties, making it a prominent landmark and a bucket-list summit for local hikers and peak baggers alike.
Today's blog post is from our guests Nick Carnahan and Alex Lawhun. They completed an 18 mile day hike along the Oquirrh Ridgeline - a rarely hiked and unknown route to many. What they encountered was more than they bargained for. Here is their story.
Thurston Peak (9,706 ft) straddles the Davis-Morgan county line, making it the tallest peak for both counties. Many people think that Francis Peak, with the big white golf ball domes on the summit, is the highest peak along the ridge, but it is Thurston Peak that claims the high point.
Hiking Utah's Ultra Prominence Peaks is not for the average hiker - many of these peaks require hiking off trail, very early morning starts (sometimes 3am), route finding, long days, crossing exposed ridge lines, extremely steep and rugged terrain, and sometimes a river crossing. In addition to these "fun" circumstances, I've also dealt with bad sun burns, running out of food, running out of water, reading the map wrong, forgetting socks, starting out too late in the day, ending after dark, getting annoyed by people I'm hiking with, and as the movies say, have experienced blood, sweat, and tears. So why do I keep doing it? What is the draw for people to complete Ultra Prominent Peaks?
Hiking Mt. Wolverine & the Wolverine Cirque Loop Above Brighton Ski Resort
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!
Hiking Mt. Peale and Mt. Tukuhnikivatz – La Sal Mountains, Utah
Mt. Peale (12,721 ft) and Mt. Tukuhnikivatz (12,482 ft) are two iconic peaks in the La Sal Mountains, located just outside Moab, Utah. Mt. Peale is the highest peak in the La Sal range and the second most prominent mountain in Utah. Pronounced tuk-oon-ik-ah-vatz—i, Mt. Tukuhnikivatz is the striking summit you see from Moab’s valley floor. It also holds a place in literary fame, featured in Edward Abbey’s classic Desert Solitaire.
If you’ve lived in Utah, passed through Moab, or want to understand the raw beauty of Arches National Park before it became a tourist hub, reading Desert Solitaire is highly recommended.
Cecret Lake (yes, that is the correct spelling) is a beautiful alpine lake that sits in the heart of Alta Ski Resort. This easy 1 mile walk is great for kids, taking photos of the amazing wildflowers in July, and possibly sighting a moose. But why stop at the lake, when you can continue just one more mile and summit Sugarloaf Peak? The elevation of Sugarloaf Peak is 11,051 ft, and can be summited in under an hour and half. Bring a light jacket though - it gets really windy and can be quite cold at the top. Keep in mind that the Albion Basin Road is only open from July 4th until the last week of September (or whenever the first snow hits).