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Utah
6.8 mi
Distance
1,576 ft
Gain
3h 3m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Salt Lake Ranger District
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Why you'll love it
Wasatch Crest Trail
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The Wasatch Crest Trail offers a scenic ridge-top experience traversing the spine of the Wasatch Range with expansive views of both the Wasatch Front and the Uinta Basin. This moderate alpine hike combines steady elevation gain with rewarding vistas and access to high-elevation terrain typical of Utah's premier backcountry. The trail showcases the diverse ecosystems of the Wasatch, from coniferous forests to open ridgeline meadows.
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