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Broads Fork Twin Peaks, 11,330 Ft.Broads Fork Twin Peaks, more frequently referred to simply as "Twin Peaks", is the highest and most prominent mountain on the eastern skyline behind Salt Lake Valley. With an elevation of 11,330 feet (east summit) and 11,328 feet (west summit), the Twins rise nearly 7,000 vertical feet above the valley floor. Needless to say, the summit views of Salt Lake City and the surrounding Wasatch Mountains are excellent... READ MORE |
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Mt. Dromedary, 11,107 Ft.Dromedary Peak is a rugged, seldom-visited peak in the Wasatch Range and offers solitude from the crowds climbing the more popular Twin Peaks to the west. Dromedary offers a Class 3 experience similar to its neighbors Sunrise and Twin Peaks. It also offers a great snow climb in winter and late spring. It's location in the middle of the Wasatch range provides good views of surrounding peaks and mountain ranges... READ MORE |
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Kings Peak, 13,528 Ft.Kings Peak is the highpoint of Utah, and of Duchesne County. It is the seventh highest of the U.S. State Highpoints. It is located approximately 42 miles north of Duchesne in the High Uinta Wilderness Area in the Ashley and Wasatch National Forests. The mountain was named after Clarence King, who was the first director of the US Geological Survey. The standard hiking route is a 28.8 mile round trip, so the peak is usually climbed as part of a backpacking trip. It can, however, be climbed in one day... READ MORE |
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Lone Peak, 11,253 Ft.Lone Peak is the monarch of the Wasatch Mountains. This rugged 11,000+ ft summit is clearly visible from North Salt Lake to Provo. It rises abruptly above the valley floor and affords one the luxury of sitting in a glacial, alpine cirque just miles from the city. The cirque is ringed with near vertical granite walls and offers climbing ranging from Class 3 to 5.10 YDS. Lone Peak is considered by many to be the "hardest" 11,000 ft peak in the Wasatch due to the mileage and elevation gain required to sit atop its summit... READ MORE |
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The Obelisk, 10,516 Ft.The Obelisk is a smaller mountain, located north of the Pfeifferhorn, in the Central Wasatch Mountains. The environment surrounding the Obelisk is some of the most astounding and scenic terrain in the entire Wasatch Range. Looking south from the summit, you have an overwhelming view of the North Ridge of the Pfeifferhorn, the one of the more striking alpine routes in the Wasatch. Looking west, you can see the entire Hogum Fork with the Thunderbolt Ridge, Dresden Face, Snapdragon Couloir... READ MORE |
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Pfeifferhorn, 11,326 Ft.The Pfeifferhorn is a majestic peak, which is located east of Salt Lake City, Utah in the Wasatch mountain range. It's easy access, proximity to alpine lakes and short trail make it a popular hike year-round. The easiest route involves moderately steep hiking and a short 3rd class section. Since only a few mountains in the Wasatch are higher than Pfeifferhorn, the rewards are breathtaking views of the Salt Lake valley and surrounding mountains. Another plus is the fact that mountain goats can be frequently seen... READ MORE |
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Red Baldy, 11,171 Ft.Red Baldy sits on the Alpine Ridge separating Little Cottonwood and American Fork Canyons in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. At 11,171 feet it is among the highest peaks in the Wasatch, but it sits between the higher American Fork Twin Peaks and White Baldy, thus, it sees relatively few ascents. The peak can be climbed year round, including winter when avalanche conditions are calm... READ MORE |
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Sunrise Peak, 11,275 Ft.Sunrise Peak is a relatively obscure peak in the Wasatch range and receives far fewer visitors than many of its neighbors. On most topo maps, Sunrise is labeled as O'Sullivan Peak but most locals refer to it as Sunrise Peak. When ascending via Tanners Gulch, this peak can be combined with Broads Fork Twin Peaks and Dromedary to complete the Wasatch Classic “Triple Traverse”... READ MORE |
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Mt. Timpanogos, 11,749 Ft.Mt. Timp, as the locals call it, is the 2nd highest mountain in the Wasatch Range. What sets this peak apart is its location. It towers over the Provo, Orem, Pleasant Grove area and it’s a very dominant feature. It rises 7000 feet from the valley floor and draws your gaze to it again and again. This mountain may be the most popular one in the state of Utah and is certainly the most climbed. Mt. Timpanogos is a huge mountain, extending almost seven miles in a north to south direction... READ MORE |
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White Baldy, 11,321 Ft.White Baldy is one of the highest peaks in the Wasatch. Quite rugged and seldom-climbed, it's easiest routes are class 3 scrambles with some exposure. Outstanding views of Red Pine Lakes/White Pine Lake area, as well as Silver Lake area to the south. From the summit, the western peak looks nearly as high, but the topo maps list it as 11,240+. The western peak is an angular granite block. The views and terrain combine to make this one of the best snow climbs in the Wasatch... READ MORE |
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