Grandeur Peak may well not be the simplest to summit, but the see from the leading will make this trail worth it.

This is the third in a 3-element collection of trails that will just take starter hikers to the prime of a mountain. Initial, we visited Avenues Twin Peaks in Salt Lake City. Then, Sardine Peak in Weber County. This hike brings you back again to Salt Lake County and up a mountain most locals have unquestionably heard of and found. I hope you’ve loved this journey with me. I know Key the pet dog has.

When I started out this sequence, I stated I hadn’t climbed any of the Wasatch Range’s premiere peaks. That stays accurate. I have, having said that, climbed a person of the most well-known.

This hike took me three tries. The third time, I did it, but my entire body did not want me to. I ate some pretzels at the summit and instantly threw up. I was wonderful soon after, but get this as your warning.

You may possibly be pondering why I take into consideration this a beginner’s peak. It’s a reasonable problem, supplied the aforementioned vomit. I have two responses.

Very first, in comparison to the other peaks I have not hiked, this just one really is quick. It is a prolonged trek, but it is a lot less steep by extra than a thousand ft (and shorter) than, for occasion, the route to Pfeifferhorn, or even Timpanogos, which is acknowledged as a person of Utah’s a lot more obtainable peaks.

Next, this collection has been a development from simpler peaks that some could argue are not peaks at all to now — a actual peak. At 8,299 toes, you can see this 1 from the Salt Lake Valley devoid of making an attempt. It is an spectacular mountain.

Some could possibly even get in touch with it…grand.

(Paighten Harkins|The Salt Lake Tribune) Significant the doggy looks all over at the top of Grandeur Peak on May well 9, 2021.

Grandeur Peak

The Hike • Climbing to Grandeur Peak is not uncomplicated, but it’s worthwhile.

Your journey begins in close proximity to a little waterfall. You are going to around follow the creek responsible for those people falls for the initial just one-3rd of the hike, which has some pretty stable tree include and uncomplicated obtain to h2o. You will continue right until you satisfy a divergence with the Pipeline Trail. Abide by the indications that place north, towards the peak.

About .8 miles from the trailhead, you’ll make your first detour from the creek and start off navigating the switchbacks that guide you out of the ravine to the saddle. I obtain the very first element of the hike, up to this position, the most difficult.

As you navigate the switchbacks up, tree address diminishes. Make certain to dress in and provide sunscreen due to the fact you will get a good deal of sunlight. You’ll need to have plenty of h2o, much too, primarily if you take canine. There are not normal water sources the rest of the way up and it is challenging. It’ll also be right away worth it when you get your first viewpoint and are handled to sights of the canyon you just climbed out of. The view will get far better at every single switchback as you climb.

The trail is rather quick to stick to, and there will most likely be a great deal of other individuals out to stick to. When in question, acquire the route of least resistance. If there are tree branches askew throughout a route, it’s almost certainly not the correct a single.

You will reach a false summit just before you hit the serious just one. The to start with time I experimented with this hike, the fake summit dissuaded me and I turned around, but it is only about .3 miles to go after you have strike that stage. You get a wonderful see of Salt Lake Metropolis (and a tucked-absent mining scar) but retain going! It’s well worth it.

There are a few locations as you in close proximity to the peak that have to have some light scrambling. Tons of individuals utilised trekking poles, but I personally did not need to have them.

At the summit, you will be dealt with to views of the towering Mount Olympus, and of training course Salt Lake Town and the Good Salt Lake. You can even get a peak at the Uinta Mountains. Pack something to eat and consume so you can reward on your own for the effort — and prepare to descend the way you arrived up.

The ascent took me 3 several hours, as well as 1.5 several hours to get down. It is achievable to go quicker if you are additional suit than I am.

(Paighten Harkins|The Salt Lake Tribune) A hiker ascends from the bogus peak to the major of Grandeur Peak on May well 9, 2021.

Having there • From Salt Lake Metropolis just take I-80 east to I-215 south and get the 3300 South exit. Switch suitable on to Wasatch Boulevard and abide by it to 3800 South and flip east. You can also exit at 3900 South, turn still left onto Wasatch Boulevard and convert east into the canyon. Drive up 3800 South up the canyon, past the rate station for about 3 miles till you access a indicator for the Church Fork picnic area, accessed through a road on your remaining. The trailhead is at the conclusion, previous the picnic location. There’s a modest parking great deal there, with about six spots, or you can park alongside the primary highway and walk up to the trailhead. Odds are, you’ll have to park on the street, which adds anywhere from .3 to .4 miles to the trek and about 280 toes of elevation. Keep in mind you’ll need to shell out $5 at the payment station when you leave.

Area: Millcreek Canyon

Destination: Peak

Distance: 7.3 miles

Time: 4 hrs, 30 minutes

Elevation acquire: 2,656 toes

Restrooms: Of course

Pet dogs authorized: Indeed, on-leash on even days and off-leash on odd days

Bikes allowed: Indeed, not encouraged

Problem: 4