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White Pine
White Pine trail is a classic moderate hike that follows an old jeep road high up into the central Wasatch to enjoy a quiet pristine lake in the rugged alpine landscape
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 853 m
- Descent
- 853 m
Pfeifferhorn Peak
Alta & Snowbird
Salt Lake City
Wasatch Backcountry
This is a strenuous, but classic hike that contains a mix of shaded forrest and high alpine environments.
Hiking Extreme
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.3 km
- High Point
- 3.4 km
- Gradient
- 19˚
This is a 9 mile round trip hike through the heart of the Wasatch mountains. The pinnacle of the outing is the summit of the mighty Pfeifferhorn peak with almost 4,000 feet of elevation gain. The route has it all with wooded and shady old road grades and single track trail through the upper alpine. There are some gorgeous lakes to enjoy along the way and fantastic views of the city from the top of the summit. It's well marked but there are a few exposed sections where you'll need to focus as you scramble along a rocky ridge before reaching the final summit push.
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Difficulty
Extreme
Scrambling up mountains and along technical trails with moderate fall exposure. Handholds are necessary to navigate the trail in its entirety, although they are not necessary at all times. Some obstacles can be very large and difficult to navigate, and the grades can often be near-vertical. The challenge of the trail and the steepness of the grade results in very strenuous hiking. Hikes of this difficulty blur the lines between "hiking" and "climbing".
Similar routes nearby
4.1 km away
Mount Superior
The most iconic and well-known peak in the Wasatch Mountains.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 764 m
- Descent
- 764 m
5.8 km away
Devils Castle Traverse to Sunset Peak
A fun ridgeline traverse over Devils Castle to Sunset Peak at Alta Ski Area.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Ascent
- 690 m
- Descent
- 690 m
5.8 km away
Cecret Lake Trail
A short and family-friendly hike to a beautiful alpine lake
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Ascent
- 151 m
- Descent
- 151 m
5.8 km away
Devils Castle
Hiking Devil's Castle is a difficult scramble on an iconic Wasatch peak high above Alta ski area.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Ascent
- 493 m
- Descent
- 493 m
5.8 km away
Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf is a simple and relatively easy hike to the top of one of the Wasatch mountains 11,000 foot peaks.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 503 m
- Descent
- 503 m
7.3 km away
Mill B South
This is a moderate hike that gains access to one of the most scenic lakes in the Wasatch.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 9.8 km
- Ascent
- 809 m
- Descent
- 809 m
7.3 km away
Twin Peaks via Broad Forks Trail
The mighty Twin Peaks are the most visible and prominent mountains in the Wasatch front.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
8 km away
Little Cottonwood Canyon Trail
This 7 mile out and back trail covers moderate ground as it climbs along the creek for 1,700 feet.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 542 m
- Descent
- 10 m
8.3 km away
Days Fork
The Days Fork trail is a little over 7 miles round trip with some good elevation gain through a heavily wooded canyon that opens up into the Alpine as you gain the Little Cottonwood Ridge.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 880 m
- Descent
- 880 m
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Hiking
Escape Salt Lake City: Top Cottonwood Canyons Hikes
10 routes · Hiking
10 Stunning Hikes near Salt Lake City
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
10 of the Best Peak Climbs near Salt Lake City
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