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Sundial peak from the shores of Blanche Lake - stunning...

Lake Blanche

(30) Alta, UT

Recommended Routes in Wasatch National Forest - West - 34

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Lake Blanche Trail

7.0 mi 11.3 km • 2,592' Up 790.06 m Up • 2,592' Down 790.15 m Down

Cottonw…, UT

Mt. Olympus Trail

6.7 mi 10.7 km • 4,130' Up 1258.75 m Up • 4,127' Down 1258.02 m Down

Holladay, UT

After turning off the dirt road, you'll be greeted with an awesome view.

Bells Canyon Lower Waterfall

5.3 mi 8.6 km • 1,430' Up 435.98 m Up • 1,430' Down 435.84 m Down

Granite, UT

Pfeifferhorn

9.6 mi 15.5 km • 3,596' Up 1095.95 m Up • 3,595' Down 1095.87 m Down

Alta, UT

Donut Falls Trail

1.5 mi 2.4 km • 417' Up 127.15 m Up • 416' Down 126.94 m Down

Cottonw…, UT

Some fall colors near the intersection of the Desolation and Thaynes Canyon trails

Desolation Trail to Salt Lake Overlook

4.4 mi 7.0 km • 1,232' Up 375.55 m Up • 1,231' Down 375.32 m Down

Mount O…, UT

Looking west towards Salt Lake City on a winter evening from the Pipeline Trail

Pipeline Trail: Burch Hollow, Millcreek Canyon

9.3 mi 15.0 km • 275' Up 83.8 m Up • 275' Down 83.85 m Down

Mount O…, UT

Alta-Brighton Loop

8.6 mi 13.8 km • 2,297' Up 700.24 m Up • 2,319' Down 706.93 m Down

Alta, UT

Views from the top. Sandstone "chair" in lower right corner. Photo taken last day of September.

The Living Room

2.4 mi 3.8 km • 960' Up 292.53 m Up • 959' Down 292.33 m Down

Salt La…, UT

Wasatch National Forest - West Running

769 Miles 1,237 Kilometers of Trail
34 Recommended Routes
1 Gem
24 Easy Trails
122 Intermediate Trails
69 Difficult Trails

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Areas Within Wasatch National Forest - West

Mount Olympus Wilderness Area

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Trails in Wasatch National Forest - West - 181

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2.9 mi 4.7 km #1Grandeur Peak Trail Intermediate/Difficult Mount Olympus, UT	Intermediate/Difficult	Mount Olympus, UT	31
4.8 mi 7.8 km #2Bells Canyon Trail Difficult Granite, UT	Difficult	Granite, UT	20
2.3 mi 3.7 km #3Red Pine Lake Trail Intermediate/Difficult Alta, UT	Intermediate/Difficult	Alta, UT	18
5.2 mi 8.4 km #4White Pine Lake Trail Intermediate/Difficult Alta, UT	Intermediate/Difficult	Alta, UT	15
7.6 mi 12.2 km #5Lone Peak via Cherry Canyon Logging Trail Difficult Draper, UT	Difficult	Draper, UT	10
3.9 mi 6.3 km #6Bair Canyon Trail Difficult Fruit Heights, UT	Difficult	Fruit Heights, UT	8
1.1 mi 1.7 km #7Devil's Castle Trail Difficult Alta, UT	Difficult	Alta, UT	4
1.6 mi 2.6 km #8Catherine's Pass Intermediate Alta, UT	Intermediate	Alta, UT	9
12.2 mi 19.6 km #9Wasatch Crest Intermediate/Difficult Alta, UT	Intermediate/Difficult	Alta, UT	6
2.2 mi 3.6 km #10Grandeur Peak - West Face Difficult East Millcreek, UT	Difficult	East Millcreek, UT	17

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Jan 22, 2016 near Alta, UT

Iconic view from Lake Blanche (Early May)

May 15, 2015 near Alta, UT

Jan 13, 2019 near Mount O…, UT

Oct 15, 2015 near Granite, UT

View of Broad's Fork Twin Peaks, Sunrise and Dromedary from Mill B trail.

Aug 3, 2019 near Mount O…, UT

A view across Little Cottonwood Canyon, looking up Hogum Fork to the ridge near Lone Peak and the Pfeifferhorn. It's hard not to feel small when peeking at the shoulders of these giants!

Nov 5, 2015 near Alta, UT

Jun 13, 2017 near Alta, UT

Jan 22, 2016 near Alta, UT