Lone Peak
Draper, Utah
| Address: | Jacobs ladder trail head, Sandy, UT 84092, USA |
| GPS: |
40°29'39.9"N 111°49'0.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.2-1.8 mi |
Hike, Mountain Bike, and Rock Climb
Established in 1978 and located southeast of Salt Lake, Lone Peak is one of the taller peaks in the Wasatch range along the Wasatch Front. It has 5 main trailheads: Jacobs Ladder via Corner Canyon Road (access road from Orson Smith trailhead) and Jacobs Ladder Trailhead, the Cherry Canyon Logging Trail via Orson Smith trailhead at the Corner Canyon Gate 2000 E and 12600 S, from the town of Alpine and the Schoolhouse Springs trailhead, Big Willow Canyon via Hidden Valley Park trailhead at 11500 S Wasatch Blvd, and the Bells Canyon trailhead at 10200 S Wasatch Blvd.
The summit of Lone peak is over 11,000 ft. with a starting elevation of 5,200 ft. The average distance covering the peak is 9 miles for a round-trip and this trail would take approximately 5-7 hours to completion. The mountain is a beautiful and big mountain and can be easily seen from Salt Lake City but the terrains are rugged, narrow canyon and alpine cirque is dominated by the peak of the mountain. Taking pre-cautions and reading signs will help along the way in dealing with this peak; it's been known as one of the most difficult summits of the 18 Wasatch mountain peaks but if you're an experienced hiker/biker and want to be challenged, then this is one of the best peaks to fulfill your appetite.
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Lone Peak - Wasatch Mountains - Hiking
Utah’s Lone Peak is an exciting hiking and mountaineering adventure near Salt Lake City. Route information, pictures, maps, GPS waypoints and description.
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https://www.summitpost.org/lone-peak/151267Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read MoreDirections
From Draper, Utah
- Head north on S 970 E toward E 12400 S/
Pioneer Rd (335 ft) - Turn right onto E 12400 S/
Pioneer Rd Continue to follow Pioneer Rd(0.5 mi) - At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto 1300 E (1.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Highland Dr (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto S Rambling Rd (0.8 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto E Mike Weir Dr (1.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Traverse Ridge Rd (2.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Suncrest Dr (2.5 mi)
- Continue onto Highland Blvd (0.2 mi)
- Turn left (0.1 mi)
- Slight left (0.3 mi)
- Slight right (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Hog Hollow Rd (1.7 mi)
- Turn right (325 ft)
- Turn right (0.3 mi)
- Turn right (220 ft)
- Turn left (302 ft)
Lone Peak
To get to the start of the trailhead you need to drive on a dirt road for a little bit until you get to a little parking area (start of the road indicated on the map).Courtesy of theoutbound.com
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