Peak 10420

**If you make it to Peak 10420, you might as well continue on to Clayton Peak...

Peak 10420 from Guardsmans Pass TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 1.5 to 2.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 1 miles
 Elevation Gain: 930 feet
Main Aspect: North
 Climb Rate: 1860 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 35%
Notes: From Guardsman Pass, head south. The peak is only a half mile, but you climb 680 feet.

Trailhead Elevation: 9490 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 17.1 miles Area: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 7200 S (SR190) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: The Guardsman Pass road turns off the Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd just before you get to Brighton. Follow the road to the summit. The parking area is usually crowded. This is also the start of the Wasatch Crest trail for mountain bikers.


Destination Elevation: 10420 Feature: Peak
Notes: The peak is between Guardsmans Pass and Clayton Peak near Brighton. There are actually 2 peaks close together, with a nice meadow in the saddle between them.

Peak 10420 is a 2.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Salt Lake City, UT that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

Peak 10420 is both and out and back and loop trail at the top of Guardsman Pass in Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Peak 10420 is a short but very steep trail. There is an elevation gain of about 930 feet in less than a mile. Spectacular views in all directions. You can loop around Bloods Lake or continue on to Clayton Peak.

Our goal was to go up and then around and down to Blood Lake. Heading down was beautiful, but going around the back of the point was very narrow and again, rocky. When you get near the creek and the trail splits, go up left. We went rocky and ended up below the lake and had to hike back up. Beautiful lake!