Waterfall canyon (Ogden)

Best waterfall views in spring. Can be done in winter. Short but strenuous. Good evening/sunset hike.

dogs allowed (on leash)

bathrooms at trail head

parkinglot fills up fast on weekends

This hike is 2.9 miles up and back with 1,259 feet elevation gain

First half is full sun, Second half is full shade

This is what utah.com has to say "This short but strenuous hike includes a rugged scramble over steep, rocky terrain, yet it has long been one of Ogden’s most popular hikes thanks to the spectacular 200-foot waterfall at the upper end of the canyon. Please respect the private property on both sides of the trail and don’t be tempted to climb the cliffs around the waterfall. It’s illegal and several hikers have fallen to their deaths from the treacherous rocks."

The trail is marked in the beginning, just follow the shoreline trail. But there are a few break offs as you go up. Just stay on the mail trail, don't turn off. You'll head southeast until you reach the woods, then go straight east into the canyon.

It's a steady incline the entire way up. The first half mile is a wide clean trail (shoreline trail). Once you hit the canyon it gets a little steeper with lots of rocks. The last quarter mile has more loose gravel and lots of dirt on the rocks so it was a little slippery coming down, but going up was fine. And we came down in the dark with no problems at all.

Deuel Creek South Fork Trail (Centerville 11 bridges trail)

11 bridges! 3 waterfalls, watering hole, and a giant rope swing!

Can be done in winter.

Alltrails.com said you needed a truck to get to the trail head but some did just find in a minivan.

This is a Popular trail. Some recommend hiking mid week. 

Trail is 90% shade midday.

Rating: Moderate

Distance: 0.8 miles RT to 1st waterfall, 5.0 miles RT to second waterfall

Elevation Gain: 1312 feet

Fees: none

Bathroom: none

Dog Friendly: Yes

Directions to Deuel Creek South Fork Trailhead:

From the 1-15, take exit 319 and head east toward the mountains.
Turn right on 400 E.
Turn left onto 100 S.
Turn left onto Firebreak Rd. There is no sign, but it is a dirt road and there is a junction to go left or right. Head right and it’s a steep climb up a dirt hill.
Follow around to the left and you will see a wide parking area and a trailhead sign.
Put Deuel Creek South Trail Head into Google Maps and it will take you right there.

Beatout Trail

The Beatout Trail from White Pine TH
via Upper Bells Canyon Reservoir
 Hike Time: 12.0 to 20.0 hours
 Distance: 14.2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 6051 feet
Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 426 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 8%
Notes: No one seems to know where this trail got its name. Some say its because you have to beat your way out of Bells Canyon after descending from South Thunder.

Trailhead: White Pine TH
Trailhead Elevation: 7660 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 5.3 miles
Area: Little Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 9400 S (SR210) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: Watch for a sign that says White Pine Trailhead about half way up Little Cottonwood Canyon, just after passing Tanners Flat. It is a good size parking lot on the south side of the road, with an outhouse. This trail leads to several canyons.

Waypoint 1: Red Pine Lake
 Elevation: 9640 AKA: Lower Red Pine Lake
 Feature: Lake
Notes: High alpine lakes are great, but this one is extra beautiful. There are good places to camp on the south side of the lake. Incidently, Red Pine refers to Douglas Fir that was harvested from the canyon in the late 1800s. White Pine refers to Engelmann Spruce.

Waypoint 2: Pfeifferhorn
 Elevation: 11326 AKA: Little Matterhorn Peak
 Feature: Peak
Notes: The highest peak along the Alpine Ridge, it stands out from many directions. The climb near the top has some exposure, but remains a popular destination for more seasoned hikers. Utah Valley pioneers called it the anthill. I guess they did not see it up close.

Waypoint 3: Chipman Peak
 Elevation: 10954 Feature: Peak
Notes: I have been looking at Chipman Peak from my house for 10 years, and still have not found an easy way up to it. Most people summit the peak while passing between Pfeifferhorn and South Thunder on Lightning Ridge on the Beatout Traverse.

Waypoint 4: South Thunder
 Elevation: 11154 Feature: Peak
Notes: It is well guarded, so any route will be somewhat difficult. See Bells Canyon, Hogum Gulch and Lake Hardy from its summit.

Waypoint 5: Upper Bells Canyon Reservoir
 Elevation: 9400 Feature: Lake
Notes: It is part of the Salt Lake watershed, meaning no dogs allowed. The service road used to build the reservoir is long gone.

Destination: The Beatout Trail
 Elevation: 11326 Feature: Trail-Distance
Notes: The Beatout Trail is an all day hike that starts at White Pine Trailhead and ends at a Bells Canyon Trailhead. In between is a lot of mountain scenery on the Alpine Ridge.

The "G" (Pleasant Grove)

The G (Pleasant Grove) from Battle Creek TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 1.5 to 2.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 1.8 miles
 Elevation Gain: 835 feet
Main Aspect: West
 Climb Rate: 928 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 18%
Notes: The hike to the G can be done in an hour. The first part is really steep, but gets better once you get to the oak.

Trailhead
Battle Creek TH
 Battle Creek TH
Trailhead Elevation: 5235 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Area: Utah Valley
Area Location: Various locations on east and north ends of the valley
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: Drive east on 200 S in Pleasant Grove to Battle Creek Park. It is the location of an early skirmish between the pioneers and the Indians living in the area. Pleasant Grove was originally named Battle Creek.


Destination
The G (Pleasant Grove)
 The G (Pleasant Grove)
 Elevation: 6070 Feature: Trail-Iconic
Notes: The G was built on the mountain between Battle Creek and Grove Creek by the people of Pleasant Grove. Its made with strips of sheet metal.

Wasatch Crest Trail

Wasatch Crest Trail from Guardsmans Pass TH
via Elbow Fork
 Hike Time: 8.5 to 14.5 hours
 Distance: 11.7 miles
 Elevation Gain: 2844 feet
Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 243 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 5%
Notes: The trail follows the ridge between Park City and the Cottonwood Canyons. This is also part of the Great Western Trail. You can take side trips to several peaks along the way.

Trailhead: Guardsmans Pass TH
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.

Waypoint 1: Scott Pass
 Elevation: 9485 Feature: Saddle
Notes: The pass is between Scott Hill and Tri-County Peak. It borders the Park City Mountain Ski Resort. This pass was used as an alternative route into Big Cottonwood Canyon, before the road up Big Cottonwood was well developed.

Waypoint 2: Scott Hill
 Elevation: 10116 Feature: Peak
Notes: Named for the Scott Mine that was located on the hill. The miners named Scott were not around long, but the name stuck. It is been a point of reference in Big Cottonwood Canyon.(from The Lady In The Ore Bucket by Charles Keller)

Waypoint 3: Silver Peak
 Elevation: 10002 AKA: Silver Benchmark
 Feature: Peak
Notes: It is at the top of the ridge separating Willow Fork and Beartrap Fork.

Waypoint 4: Desolation Peak
 Elevation: 9990 AKA: Ninety Nine 90
 Feature: Peak
Notes: The peak looks down on Desolation Lake, but also provides great 360 degree views. The Wasatch Crest trail goes below its base, so it is likely you will see mountain bikers, especially on odd days of the month when bikers are allowed in upper Mill Creek.

Waypoint 5: Park City Overview
 Elevation: 8930 Feature: Saddle
Notes: The Park City Overview pass is, of course, between Mill Creek Canyon and Park City. It is near one of the Park City ski resorts.

Waypoint 6: Elbow Fork
 Elevation: 6650 Feature: Trail-Nature
Notes: Elbow Fork is a sharp 90 degree turn in the Mill Creek Canyon road. There are several trailheads and destinations in this area.

Destination: Wasatch Crest Trail
Elevation: 10060 Feature: Trail-Distance
Notes: The Wasatch Crest Trail is a popular with hikers and mountain bikers.

White Baldy

White Baldy from White Pine TH via Upper Red Pine Lake
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 5.5 to 9.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 9.6 miles
 Elevation Gain: 3661 feet
Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 763 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 14%
Notes: Take the right fork off the White Pine Trail to hike up to Upper Red Pine Lake. From there climb the boulder field to the ridge, then follow it to the peak.

Trailhead: White Pine TH
Trailhead Elevation: 7660 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 5.3 miles
Area: Little Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 9400 S (SR210) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: Watch for a sign that says White Pine Trailhead about half way up Little Cottonwood Canyon, just after passing Tanners Flat. It is a good size parking lot on the south side of the road, with an outhouse. This trail leads to several canyons.

Waypoint 1: Red Pine Lake
 Elevation: 9640 AKA: Lower Red Pine Lake
 Feature: Lake
Notes: High alpine lakes are great, but this one is extra beautiful. There are good places to camp on the south side of the lake. Incidently, Red Pine refers to Douglas Fir that was harvested from the canyon in the late 1800s. White Pine refers to Engelmann Spruce.

Waypoint 2: Upper Red Pine Lake
 Elevation: 10000 Feature: Lake
Notes: There are 2 lakes at Upper Red Lake. You could camp there, but there’s not much cover.

Destination: White Baldy
 Elevation: 11321 Feature: Peak
Notes: It towers over White Pine Canyon, Silver Fork and the Wishbone Basin.

Silver Peak

Silver Peak from Willow Heights TH via Willow Lake
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 4.0 to 6.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 7.4 miles
 Elevation Gain: 2182 feet
Main Aspect: Southwest
 Climb Rate: 590 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 11%
Notes: Follow the trail up Willow Creek, past Willow Heights. Climb to the Park City ridge and head northeast.

Trailhead: Willow Heights TH
Trailhead Elevation: 7820 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 11.5 miles
Area: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 7200 S (SR190) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: The trailhead is on the north side of the road. Look for a large rock with a plaque on it. There is not much parking.

Waypoint 1: Willow Lake
 Elevation: 8480 AKA: Willow Heights
 Feature: Lake
Notes: Willow Heights is a basin with Willow Lake and gentle terrain. A great hike for the family, or snow shoe in the winter. Follow the trail northeast from the lake to find the secluded Dry Lake.

Destination: Silver Peak
 Elevation: 10002 AKA: Willow Heights
 Feature: Peak
Notes: It is at the top of the ridge separating Willow Fork and Beartrap Fork.

Scott Hill

There are two trails to Scott Hill:

Scott Hill from Guardsmans Pass TH via Scott Pass (less steep, more mountain bikes)
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 2.0 to 3.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 3.6 miles
 Elevation Gain: 626 feet
Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 348 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 7%
Notes: You can side slope around Tri-County Peak and the Jupiter Bowl hill, then drop down to Scott Pass. The trail from Scotts Pass to Scotts Hill is lovingly referred to as Puke Hill by the mountain bike community.
Trailhead: Guardsman Pass TH
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.
Waypoint 1: Tri-County Peak
 Tri-County Peak
 Elevation: 10026 AKA: Guardsmans Pass Peak
 Feature: Peak
Notes: I first climbed this peak in the winter, on snowshoes. I didn’t see anyone the whole way up from where they close the Guardsmans Pass road in the winter. Once on the peak, I kept hearing voices. When I looked over the north edge I saw a Park City ski lift about 50 feet away – it made me chuckle.
Waypoint 2: Scott Pass
 Elevation: 9485 Feature: Saddle
Notes: The pass is between Scott Hill and Tri-County Peak. It borders the Park City Mountain Ski Resort. This pass was used as an alternative route into Big Cottonwood Canyon, before the road up Big Cottonwood was well developed.
Destination: Scott Hill
 Elevation: 10116 Feature: Peak
Notes: Named for the Scott Mine that was located on the hill. The miners named Scott were not around long, but the name stuck. It is been a point of reference in Big Cottonwood Canyon.(from The Lady In The Ore Bucket by Charles Keller)


Scott Hill from Scott Pass TH (more steep, less mountain bikes)
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 2.0 to 3.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 3.2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 1006 feet
Main Aspect: West
 Climb Rate: 629 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 12%
Notes: Bypass some of the mountain biking traffic by starting at this trailhead instead of Guardsman Pass.
Trailhead: Scott Pass TH
Trailhead Elevation: 9110 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 16.0 miles
Area: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 7200 S (SR190) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: Park along the road at the last switchback before Guardsman Pass. There is an outhouse hidden in the trees down the dirt road a bit.
Destination: Scott Hill
 Elevation: 10116 Feature: Peak
Notes: Named for the Scott Mine that was located on the hill. The miners named Scott were not around long, but the name stuck. It is been a point of reference in Big Cottonwood Canyon.(from The Lady In The Ore Bucket by Charles Keller)

Squaw Peak

Squaw Peak from Rock Canyon TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 5.0 to 7.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 7.2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 2770 feet
Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 769 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 15%
Notes: The climb is a steady grade on a well travelled path. There are a few bridges. It becomes a bit more primitive after taking the junction (go left/north) at the 1.5 mile mark.

Trailhead: Rock Canyon TH
Trailhead Elevation: 5110 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Area: Utah Valley
Area Location: Various locations on east and north ends of the valley
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: There is a large parking lot, restrooms and lots of trails. To get there, drive east past the Provo temple until the road ends.

Destination: Squaw Peak
 Elevation: 7880 Feature: Peak
Notes: Squaw Peak is an icon above Provo and the BYU campus. It is also a classic hike or rock climb for those looking for adventure close to home.

Rock Canyon

Rock Canyon CG from Rock Canyon TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 3.5 to 5.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 5.6 miles
 Elevation Gain: 1810 feet
Main Aspect: West
 Climb Rate: 646 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 12%
Notes: The trail through Rock Canyon gives you a feel for the classic water created canyon (vs the U shaped glacier created canyons). This is the only trail in the Wasatch that has drinking fountains along the trail. There are 2.

Trailhead
Rock Canyon TH
 Rock Canyon TH
Trailhead Elevation: 5110 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Area: Utah Valley
Area Location: Various locations on east and north ends of the valley
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: There is a large parking lot, restrooms and lots of trails. To get there, drive east past the Provo temple until the road ends.


Destination
Rock Canyon CG
 Elevation: 6920 Feature: Canyon
Notes: The campground shouldn't really be your destination, unless you are a scout troop out on an overnighter. It's a good place to turn around after climbing through Rock Canyon.

Pfeifferhorn

Pfeifferhorn from White Pine TH
via Upper Red Pine Lake
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 5.5 to 9.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 10.8 miles
 Elevation Gain: 3666 feet
Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 679 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 13%
Notes: This is the standard route to Pfeifferhorn. Follow trails to Red Pine Lake, then stay east as you make your way to Upper Red Pine Lake. From there climb to the saddle then down the ridge to the peak.

Trailhead
White Pine TH
 White Pine TH
Trailhead Elevation: 7660 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 5.3 miles
Area: Little Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 9400 S (SR210) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: Watch for a sign that says White Pine Trailhead about half way up Little Cottonwood Canyon, just after passing Tanners Flat. It is a good size parking lot on the south side of the road, with an outhouse. This trail leads to several canyons.


Waypoint 1
Red Pine Lake
 Red Pine Lake
 Elevation: 9640 AKA: Lower Red Pine Lake
 Feature: Lake
Notes: High alpine lakes are great, but this one is extra beautiful. There are good places to camp on the south side of the lake. Incidently, Red Pine refers to Douglas Fir that was harvested from the canyon in the late 1800s. White Pine refers to Engelmann Spruce.
Waypoint 2
Upper Red Pine Lake
 Upper Red Pine Lake
 Elevation: 10000 Feature: Lake
Notes: There are 2 lakes at Upper Red Lake. You could camp there, but there’s not much cover.


Destination
Pfeifferhorn
 Pfeifferhorn
 Elevation: 11326 Feature: Peak
Notes: The highest peak along the Alpine Ridge, it stands out from many directions. The climb near the top has some exposure, but remains a popular destination for more seasoned hikers. Utah Valley pioneers called it the anthill. I guess they did not see it up close.

Pioneer Peak

Pioneer Peak from Catherine Pass TH
via Sunset Peak
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 2.5 to 4.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 4.8 miles
 Elevation Gain: 1060 feet
Main Aspect: ALL
 Climb Rate: 442 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 8%
Notes: The route is straightforward, down the Sunset Peak ridge and up the Pioneer Peak ridge.

Trailhead
Catherine Pass TH
 Catherine Pass TH
Trailhead Elevation: 9380 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 10.6 miles
Area: Little Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 9400 S (SR210) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: There is a parking lot near the Catherine Pass trailhead (TH), but the basin gets busy on weekends. Quite often, volunteers stand at a booth near the upper Alta parking lot to encourage people to walk from there or take a free shuttle.


Waypoint 1
Catherine Pass
 Catherine Pass
 Elevation: 10220 Feature: Saddle
Notes: The pass seems to be the center of many great hikes. It sits on the divide between Big Cottonwood and Little Cottonwood Canyon, and is the gateway to several peaks.

Waypoint 2
Sunset Peak
 Sunset Peak
 Elevation: 10648 Feature: Peak
Notes: This is one of the easiest peak hikes in the Wasatch. It takes about an hour from the Alta side and about an hour and a half from Brighton. You can see Big Cottonwood, Little Cottonwood and Snake Creek drainages from here. This is a good family hike for families with older children.

Destination
Pioneer Peak
 Pioneer Peak
 Elevation: 10440 Feature: Peak
Notes: Lots of people get to Pioneer Peaks neighbor, Sunset Peak. Very few venture over to this peak. It sits above Lake Catherine and Dog Lake.

(If you have an extra hour or two, climb down the east side of Sunset Peak and hike along the ridge to Pioneer Peak, the next mountain to your east.)

Preston Peak

Preston Peak from Brighton Lakes TH
via Snake Creek Pass
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 3.0 to 4.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 5.2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 1525 feet
Main Aspect: North
 Climb Rate: 587 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 11%
Notes: Climb up to Snake Creek Pass from Brighton on service roads or follow the trail past Dog Lake. When you get to the pass, turn right (west) and follow the ridgeline to the peak.

Trailhead: Brighton Lakes TH
Trailhead Elevation: 8760 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 14.7 miles
Area: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 7200 S (SR190) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: Park near the Brighton Center. The trail starts on the right side of the main building and heads southeast along the edge of a ski run.

Waypoint 1: Snake Creek Pass
  Elevation: 10080 Feature: Saddle
Notes: The pass is near the top of the Brighton Ski Resort runs. From here, you can continue on to Clayton Peak, Preston Peak or Pioneer Peak.

Destination: Preston Peak
 Elevation: 10285 Feature: Peak
Notes: Preston Peak is on the ridge between Pioneer Peak and Clayton Peak. There is a plaque on the highest rock telling you where you are.

Primrose Cirque

Primrose Cirque from Horse Flat TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 3.5 to 5.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 4.6 miles
 Elevation Gain: 1820 feet
Main Aspect: East
 Climb Rate: 791 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 15%
Notes: Follow this trail to Primrose Cirque where it meets up with the trail from Aspen Grove. Or go off trail to climb Roberts Ridge.

Trailhead: Horse Flat TH
Trailhead Elevation: 8060 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Fee Station: 10.8 miles
Area: Alpine Loop / Timpanogos
Area Location: Starts in American Fork Canyon or Provo Canyon
Area Fee: $6
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: Follow the Alpine loop up to the highest point at 8060. Trails go in all directions from the parking lot.

Destination: Primrose Cirque
 Elevation: 9880 Feature: Cirque
Notes: The land of many water falls. If you happen to be in this area in early July, you will pass more waterfalls than any other area in Utah (that I know of).

(You can also see this on the Aspen Grove Timp trail, but it is further and steeper.)

Mount Baldy

Mount Baldy from Albion Basin TH via Cecret Lake and Germania Pass
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 2.5 to 4.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 4 miles
 Elevation Gain: 1648 feet
Main Aspect: Northeast
 Climb Rate: 824 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 16%
Notes: This peak separates Snowbird from Alta. It is a short hike from the top of Snowbirds tram on Hidden Peak.

Trailhead: Albion Basin TH
Trailhead Elevation: 9420 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 11.1 miles
Area: Little Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 9400 S (SR210) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: The road goes all the way to Albion Basin for a few months in the summer. The parking lot is near the campground, however, it gets busy there on weekends. Volunteers stop people at the upper Alta parking lot to encourage them to walk or take a free shuttle.

Waypoint 1: Cecret Lake
 Elevation: 9885 AKA: Secret Lake
 Feature: Lake
Notes: Yes, that’s the correct spelling – if they spelled it correctly, then it wouldn’t be a secret, right? If you are not overwelmed by the beauty at Albion Basin, Cecret Lake is icing on the cake. This is a great destination for families of all ages.

Waypoint 2: Germania Pass
Elevation: 10600 Feature: Saddle
Notes: Every pass (saddle) sits between 2 valleys and 2 peaks. The valleys on either side of this pass, are Mineral Basin/upper American Fork Canyon, and Little Cottonwood Canyon. The peaks are Mount Baldy and Sugarloaf mountain.

Destination: Mount Baldy
 Elevation: 11068 Feature: Peak
Notes: Great 360 degree views of Mineral Basin, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Sugarloaf Peak and AF Twin Peaks. This peak is relatively easy to get to.

Mill Canyon Peak

Mill Canyon Peak from Mill Canyon Peak TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 3.5 to 6.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 8.4 miles
 Elevation Gain: 2029 feet
Main Aspect: Southwest
 Climb Rate: 483 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 9%
Notes: If you’re looking for an easy hike with no exposure and a big payoff, this is the hike for you.

Trailhead: Mill Canyon Peak TH
Trailhead Elevation: 8320 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Fee Station: 16.5 miles
Area: Alpine Loop / Timpanogos
Area Location: Starts in American Fork Canyon or Provo Canyon
Area Fee: $6
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: FR180 is a forest rd that takes off to the north from the Cascade Springs road (Alpine Loop). Follow it up until you see the trailhead sign.

Destination: Mill Canyon Peak
 Elevation: 10349 Feature: Peak
Notes: At the peak you can see Heber Valley, Deer Creek, Cascade Peak, Mt Nebo, Mt. Timpanogos, Box Elder Peak, Lone Peak, the Alpine ridge, Red and White Baldy, Hidden Peak with the Snowbird Tram and Mineral Basin.

Mount Evergreen

Mount Evergreen from Silver Lake TH via Twin Lakes
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 2.0 to 3.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 3.2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 890 feet
Main Aspect: Southeast
 Climb Rate: 556 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 11%
Notes: Follow the trail from Silver Lake to Twin Lakes, then along the north side of the lake to the saddle. For a loop, head down toward Lake Solitude then back to Silver Lake.

Trailhead: Silver Lake TH
Trailhead Elevation: 8730 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 14.4 miles
Area: Big Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 7200 S (SR190) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: The Solitude Nordic Center becomes the Silver Lake visitors center in the summer. There is full facilities and information inside. The center also has picnic tables in the vicinity. The trail starts behind the visitors center

Waypoint 1: Silver Lake
 Elevation: 8730 Feature: Lake
Notes: Follow the boardwalk around half the lake, where you can fish or watch ducks. This hike is perfect for families with really young children. Its located in the Brighton area of Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Waypoint 2: Twin Lakes
 Elevation: 9460 Feature: Lake
Notes: Twin Lakes is a reservoir about twice as big as Silver Lake and is surrounded by several peaks.

Destination: Mount Evergreen
 Elevation: 9620 Feature: Peak
Notes: The peak sits between Twin Lakes and Lake Solitude, and is a lot easier to climb than some of its neighbors.

Mount Nebo

Mount Nebo from North Peak TH via Wolf Pass
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 4.5 to 7.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 9.2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 2668 feet
Main Aspect: All Directions
 Climb Rate: 620 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 12%
Notes: Mount Nebo is the tallest Peak in Utah County at 11,900 ft, although not as popular as the 2nd highest peak.  Mount Timpanogos, which is about 200 ft shorter. Mount Nebo is also considered the southern tip of the Wasatch Range. It can be done in 6-8 hours round trip. The summit is 2640 feet higher than the trailhead, but with all the ups and downs, you end up climbing 3434 feet. At the peak you

Trailhead: North Peak TH
Trailhead Elevation: 9260 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Payson Canyon: 22.3 miles
Area: Nebo Loop
Area Location: Payson Canyon (Nebo Loop) in Utah County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: If you travel up Payson Canyon, the Monument parking area is after the summit of the Nebo loop. Once you find the parking area, take the dirt road that exits at the north end. The trail head is about a half mile from there. Look west, you will see a trail heading up the hill, following a fence line.

Waypoint 1: Wolf Pass
 Elevation: 10610 Feature: Saddle
Notes: On the way to the peak, you wrap around the northern end of the Nebo range and head for Wolf Pass. There is a great meadow here where you have great views both east and west. The peak you see above you to the south is a false summit. The true summit is another 1/2 mile across a knife edge (it is a good trail though).

Destination: Mount Nebo
Elevation: 11928 Feature: Peak
Notes: It is the tallest peak in Utah County at 11,928 ft, although not as popular as the 2nd highest peak, Mount Timpanogos, which is about 200 ft shorter. Mount Nebo is also considered the southern tip of the Wasatch Range

Lion Head

Lion Head from Provo Peak TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 1.0 to 1.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 1.4 miles
 Elevation Gain: 641 feet
Main Aspect: East
 Climb Rate: 916 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 17%
Notes: The trail is short, and the climb is not too steep. It might take longer to get to the trailhead than the actual climb itself.

Trailhead: Provo Peak TH
Trailhead Elevation: 8340 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Provo Canyon: 13.3 miles
Area: Squaw Peak Road
Area Location: 2 miles east of mouth of Provo Canyon. Turn right.
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Notes: There is a dirt parking area on the west side of the road. Follow the trail north, then northeast to go to Provo Peak. Go west to climb Lion Head.

Destination: Lion Head
 Elevation: 8981 Feature: Peak
Notes: Lion Head is a highpoint in the valley between Maple Mountain and Provo Peak.

Jupiter Hill

Jupiter Hill from Guardsmans Pass TH via Tri-County Peak
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 1.5 to 2.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 508 feet
Main Aspect: South
 Climb Rate: 508 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 10%
Notes: The trail is short and not too difficult. Drive a few hundred feet past Guardsman Pass. Follow an old road to the top.

Trailhead: Guardsmans Pass TH
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.

Waypoint 1: Tri-County Peak
 Elevation: 10026 AKA: Guardsmans Pass Peak
 Feature: Peak
Notes: I first climbed this peak in the winter, on snowshoes. I didn’t see anyone the whole way up from where they close the Guardsmans Pass road in the winter. Once on the peak, I kept hearing voices. When I looked over the north edge I saw a Park City ski lift about 50 feet away – it made me chuckle.

Destination: Jupiter Hill
 Elevation: 9998 AKA: Guardsmans Pass Peak
 Feature: Peak
Notes: It can be seen from Park City. It is part of the Park City Mountain Ski Resort.