Red Rock Trail
Draper, Utah
| Address: | Red Rock Trail, Draper, UT 84020, USA |
| GPS: |
40°29'12.3"N 111°51'29.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.8 mi |
Hike, Mountain Bike, and Rock Climb
The Red Rock trail located in Draper, Utah is a short loop trail just down the road from the Draper LDS Temple. The hike itself may be short, but since it is along the cliffs of the southern end of the Salt Lake Valley, there are beautiful views to enjoy seemingly from every angle. Hiking isn't the only thing to do on the trail, rock climbing is the highlight of the trail with climbing areas being very heavy all the way through.
Most of the climbing areas are great for beginners, they don't go extremely high and have lots of hand holds. There are five main climbing walls called Facial Fracture (5.7), Dry Socket (5.8), Face Plant (5.9+), Bloody Impaction (5.10a), and Bad Case of Gingivitis (5.10a). As you can see, most of the climbing areas have a dental reference in their name. Rumor has it, the person who organized the climbing trail was a dentist and made his mark on the climbing area that way. The most challenging of the climbs are Bad Case of Gingivitis, Bloody Impaction and Face Plant so if you are a beginner, or are climbing with a beginner then Facial Fracture and Dry Socket may be the best place to start.
The loop is only about a mile long but has a lot to offer in terms of recreation and beauty. It is usually utilized most during the summer months from May to September when trail and climbing conditions are best. Red Rock trail has a little something for the adventurer in all of us and can also be a great place to spend time with family and friends.
More Information
Never 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 More
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.Read More
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
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 DrDestination will be on the left(1.3 mi)
Look for the gravel parking lot on the east side of Mike Weir Drive, just south of the South Mountain Golf Course. This is where you’ll park. From the parking lot, follow the trail taking you to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Keep an eye out for the sign that says Red Rock and take a left up to the crag. It’s about a five-minute approach.Courtesy of rootsrated.com
Trails
Distance ?
0.8 milesReal Ascent ?
174 feetReal Descent ?
149 feetGrade (-17° to 25°)
-30% to 46%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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