OverviewLone Peak is the monarch of the Wasatch Mountains. This rugged 11,000+ ft summit is clearly visible from North Salt Lake to Provo. It rises abruptly above the valley floor and affords one the luxury of sitting in a glacial, alpine cirque just miles from the city. The cirque is ringed with near vertical granite walls and offers climbing ranging from Class 3 to 5.10 YDS. Lone Peak is considered by many to be the "hardest" 11,000 ft peak in the Wasatch due to the mileage and elevation gain required to sit atop it's summit.
Getting ThereLone Peak can be and has been approached a variety of ways. It sits 10 miles SSE of downtown SLC. Possible approaches include but are not limited to in order of popularity:
#1 Jacobs Ladder via Corner Canyon Road (access road from Orson Smith trailhead) and Jacobs Ladder Trailhead
#2 Cherry Canyon Logging Trail via Orson Smith trailhead at the Corner Canyon Gate 2000 E and 12600 S
#2 From the town of Alpine and the Schoolhouse Springs trailhead.
#3 Big Willow Canyon via Hidden Valley Park trailhead at 11500 S Wasatch Blvd
#4 Bells Canyon trailhead at 10200 S Wasatch Blvd
All approaches are moderately long and involve 5-6000 ft vertical gain.
TrailheadsOrson Smith Trailhead
This trailhead sits at 4,800 feet. It is located at 2000 E and 12600 S in the town of Draper. It is located at the Corner Canyon Gate (closed) area. Water and restrooms are available.
Schoolhouse Springs Trailhead
This trailhead sits at 5,300 feet. It is located at the north end of the town of Alpine. Take Exit 287 from I-15 and turn east onto Utah Highway 92. Continue east for 5.6 miles and reach a stoplight at 5300 West. Turn north toward Alpine and continue 1.8 more miles to reach 200 North. Turn right and go one block to a four-way intersection. Turn left onto Grove drive and reach a T intersection. Turn left onto Oakridge Drive and continue to Aspen Drive. Continue on Aspen Drive to Aspen Grove after 9.7 miles from I-15.
Hidden Valley Park Trailhead
This trailhead sits at 5,100 feet. It is located at 11500 S Wasatch Boulevard near the town of Draper.
Bells Canyon Trailhead
This trailhead sits at 5,130 feet. It is located at 10200 S Wasatch Boulevard near the town of Sandy.
Red TapeNo permits are required and there are no fees. Lone Peak sits in the Lone Peak Wilderness area.
When To ClimbLone Peak is usually climbed from June through Sept. Winter ascents are possible, but may require a multi-day outing, better planning and much more effort.
CampingCamping is allowed upon reaching the upper mountain and cirque.
Corner Canyon Gate (Open)Updated June 11, 2008
Whether or not the gate at Corner Canyon (same location as Orson Smith trailhead) is open has varied. In general it is open during summer months. Draper City has done a fantastic job of late maintaining the road and adding signage and development for trailheads. Recent improvements have been made to Bonneville Shoreline Trailhead parking and Jacobs Ladder Trailhead in general. External Links Images
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