Gobblers Knob

Destination: Gobblers Knob
 Elevation: 10246 Feature: Peak
Notes: Gobblers Knob is the highest of the range separating Mill Creek and Big Cottonwood Canyon. There are beautiful views in all directions. (You could also visit Mount Raymond while you are there.)

There are 4 different trails to Gobblers knob, 2 start in Mill Canyon, 2 start in Big Cottonwood:

Gobblers Knob from Alexander Basin TH (this is the shortest, but most steep!)
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 3.5 to 6.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 4.4 miles
 Elevation Gain: 3096 feet
Main Aspect: Northeast
Climb Rate: 1407 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 27%
Notes: The trail is steep most of the way. You can do a loop around Gobblers Knob and return to the same trailhead.
Trailhead: Alexander Basin TH
 Trailhead Elevation: 7150 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Fee Station: 7.0 miles
Area: Mill Creek Canyon
Area Location: East on 3800 S in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: $3
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: The parking is on the north, 1 1/2 miles past Elbow Fork. There are no facilities there, just the trailhead and space for several cars.
Waypoint 1: Alexander Basin
 Elevation: 9000 Feature: Basin
Notes: The basin is a good destination if you are short on time. If you made it this far, you might as well go to the Gobblers Knob summit.

Gobblers Knob from Terraces TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 6.5 to 10.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 9 miles
 Elevation Gain: 4096 feet
Main Aspect: North
 Climb Rate: 910 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 17%
Notes: This trail ascent is mild and gradual. It is under cover of old growth trees with an open understory, so it probably stays relatively cool. After climbing out of Bowman Fork and up to the ridgeline, the views open up in nearly all directions. Closeups of Gobblers Knob, Mt Raymond and Thaynes Peak make it hard to keep your eyes on the trail.
Trailhead: Terraces TH
Trailhead Elevation: 6150 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Fee Station: 3.8 miles
Area: Mill Creek Canyon
Area Location: East on 3800 S in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: $3
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: Take the road leading to the Terraces camp area. The trailhead is at the south end of the road on the east side. The trail splits after a few hundred feet. Left goes to Elbow Fork, right goes to Bowman Fork.
Waypoint 1:White Fir Pass
 Elevation: 7580 Feature: Saddle
Notes: It is an overlook on the Bowman Fork trail and it makes its way toward Baker Pass. The pass is between Bowman Fork and Yellow Jacket Fork. Good views of Mill Creek Canyon.
Waypoint 2: Baker Pass
 Elevation: 9340 Feature: Saddle
Notes: Bakers Pass is the saddle between Gobblers Knob and Mount Raymond. From here, you can go to one or both peaks. Gobblers Knob is an easy walk-up peak, Mt Raymond is a bit more challenging, but has awesome views.

Gobblers Knob from Mill B North Fork TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 6.0 to 10.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 10.8 miles
 Elevation Gain: 4036 feet
Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 747 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 14%
Notes: This is one of the longer trails to Gobblers Knob. It passes under Mt Raymond before the climb to Bakers Pass. The view across the canyon to the Cottonwood Ridge are great.
Trailhead: Mill B North Fork TH
Trailhead Elevation: 6210 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 4.3 miles
Area: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 7200 S (SR190) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: There is a parking lot in a wide area of the sharp S turn at Mill B. It does not fit many cars, so you might need to park in the Mill B South Fork parking area a few hundred feet to the south.
Waypoint 1: Hidden Falls
 Elevation: 6360 Feature: Falls
Notes: Cross the road to the northeast of the parking area. Look upstream several hundred feet to get a glimpse of the falls. When you get to the falls, you’ll also see an old mine on the right.
Waypoint 2: Big Cottonwood Overlook
 Elevation: 7100 Feature: Ridge
Notes: The views are worth the effort to get here. See Big Cottonwood below, Kessler Peak to the east, Mill B South Fork Canyon to the south and Salt Lake Valley to the west.
Waypoint 3:Baker Pass
 Elevation: 9340 Feature: Saddle
Notes: Bakers Pass is the saddle between Gobblers Knob and Mount Raymond. From here, you can go to one or both peaks. Gobblers Knob is an easy walk-up peak, Mt Raymond is a bit more challenging, but has awesome views.

Gobblers Knob from Butler Fork TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 4.5 to 7.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 7.4 miles
 Elevation Gain: 3066 feet
Main Aspect: Southeast
 Climb Rate: 829 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 16%
Notes: The trail from the trailhead to Circle All Peak is relatively steep. From there you climb slowly as you go through Mill A Basin to Baker Pass. There are several false summits on the way to the peak, but nothing too bad.
Trailhead: Butler Fork TH
Trailhead Elevation: 7180 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 8.2 miles
Area: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 7200 S (SR190) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: There is enough parking space for around 10 cars. There are no other facilities there.
Waypoint 1: Circle All Peak
 Elevation: 8707 Feature: Peak
Notes: It is not really a peak, Circle All Peak is really just a highpoint on a ridgeline leading up to Gobblers Knob. You can see quite a bit of Big Cottonwood Canyon from there though.
Waypoint 2:Baker Pass
 Elevation: 9340 Feature: Saddle
Notes: Bakers Pass is the saddle between Gobblers Knob and Mount Raymond. From here, you can go to one or both peaks. Gobblers Knob is an easy walk-up peak, Mt Raymond is a bit more challenging, but has awesome views.