This week's Utah hike
This week’s Utah hike
BY STEVE BAKER Clipper Staff Writer
Dude Peak, Davis and Salt Lake counties
The Hidden Lake Trail offers terrific views along the Wasatch Front, but offers little shade on a hot day. At the trailhead, take the unmarked trail behind the three large water barrels. The trail is like a roller coast ride on the ridgeline, with lots of up and downs to Dude Peak. A few of the sections are very steep, so have plenty of drinking water for you and your dog. Take your time on these harder sections and enjoy your surroundings as you catch your breath. The journey is just as important then the ending of a hike, so enjoy yourself. Nearing the peak, there is one last downhill to the final push up. Dude Peak is just a rocky outcrop on top, but offers such stunning views of City Creek Canyon, the Salt Lake Valley, Antelope Island and north towards Ogden. Enjoy your time on top, because you earned your beautiful reward!
Hike questions: [email protected]
Difficulty Elevation gain Round-trip miles Hiking time Dogs allowed Trailhead restrooms
Moderate/strenuous 1,448 ft. 4.5 3 to 4 hours Yes, on leash Yes
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Start 5,750 ft. P Parking
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Elk Hollow Rd.
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DETAIL AREA
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Hikers catch their breath, as the get ready for the final push to Dude Peak. You can see Dude Peak on the upper left side in this photo.
NORTH SALT LAKE
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STEVE BAKER/Davis Clipper
P Hidden Lake Cr.
Photo on page taken in this area
Other Trails
7,198 ft. Dude Peak
Trail junction
In North Salt Lake and Bonneville Blvd., take Eaglewood Drive southeast. When you come to Elk Hollow Road turn onto it. Turn right on Hidden Lake Drive. Watch for Hidden Lake Circle, which takes you to the trailhead. If Hidden Lake Circle is gated, just hike up the road.
BY STEVE BAKER Clipper Staff Writer
Dude Peak, Davis and Salt Lake counties
The Hidden Lake Trail offers terrific views along the Wasatch Front, but offers little shade on a hot day. At the trailhead, take the unmarked trail behind the three large water barrels. The trail is like a roller coast ride on the ridgeline, with lots of up and downs to Dude Peak. A few of the sections are very steep, so have plenty of drinking water for you and your dog. Take your time on these harder sections and enjoy your surroundings as you catch your breath. The journey is just as important then the ending of a hike, so enjoy yourself. Nearing the peak, there is one last downhill to the final push up. Dude Peak is just a rocky outcrop on top, but offers such stunning views of City Creek Canyon, the Salt Lake Valley, Antelope Island and north towards Ogden. Enjoy your time on top, because you earned your beautiful reward!
Hike questions: [email protected]
Difficulty Elevation gain Round-trip miles Hiking time Dogs allowed Trailhead restrooms
Moderate/strenuous 1,448 ft. 4.5 3 to 4 hours Yes, on leash Yes
.
Start 5,750 ft. P Parking
ood
Dr.
r. eD Lak den
Elk Hollow Rd.
Hid
lew
P
DETAIL AREA
Blvd ille Eag
nev
Hikers catch their breath, as the get ready for the final push to Dude Peak. You can see Dude Peak on the upper left side in this photo.
NORTH SALT LAKE
Bon
STEVE BAKER/Davis Clipper
P Hidden Lake Cr.
Photo on page taken in this area
Other Trails
7,198 ft. Dude Peak
Trail junction
In North Salt Lake and Bonneville Blvd., take Eaglewood Drive southeast. When you come to Elk Hollow Road turn onto it. Turn right on Hidden Lake Drive. Watch for Hidden Lake Circle, which takes you to the trailhead. If Hidden Lake Circle is gated, just hike up the road.
