Hiking - Deseret Peak (Extreme)

*This is a lottery event. You will be notified on March 15th if you got in. If you are on the waiting list, you will be notified as spots open up.

Itinerary:

Trailhead - 8 am

Hike - 815 am-2:30 pm

Rope Swing - 2:30-3 pm

Directions: Deseret Peak Wilderness. Trailhead

Activity:

Hike Deseret Peak - 7.4 mile out and back mountain trail. Great training for Mt Timpanogos. High altitude.  Start at top of Loop Campground. After about 15-20 min, trail crosses a river. Trail heads sharp left on the opposite side of river and then forks. Take right fork. The trail heads up through pine forests and meadows to the lower ridge. Turn right up ridgeline to summit. Can do as a loop at the top. This adds another 1.5 miles. Tips - trim toenails, pack sunscreen/ibuprofen/moleskin. Trail Report

Glissading - usually a moderate patch of snow above the first ridgeline.

Rope Swing - Great post-hike activity. Located at the Lower Loop campground on the right

side.

Gear:  Hiking pants, synthetic T-shirt, long sleeve synthetic top, long sleeve fleece, light waterproof jacket, thin gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camelback or regular back pack with waist belt, 3-4 Liters water, 6-10 snacks, first aid kit, hiking boots/running shoes, trekking poles (optional).

Guide: Marilyn Boucher 801-803-1398

Base Commander: Kurtt Boucher 801-638-7878