Summer is sweltering in Utah, especially in the valleys. Unless you have a pool, relief from the heat can be hard to find. Thankfully, we have plenty of mountains around us to get up high and cool off. Here are some of the best hikes in Utah for you to do just that.
Alexander Basin, located in the Central Wasatch in Mill Creek Canyon, is a beautiful hike to glacier-carved bowls on the north side of Gobbler’s Knob. But this hike has a notorious reputation of being very steep. Steep doesn’t mean long, however, so if you’re in the mood for a leg workout, but don’t have a lot of time to hike, then Alexander Basin is a good destination with a lot of bang for your hiking buck. Full Article.
Cecret Lake is a fast hike in the high alpine that’s kid friendly, has amazing scenery, and ends at a gorgeous jewel of a mountain lake surrounded by wildflowers? Plus, it’s located in Alta’s Albion Basin, a high elevation zone where cool temperatures are the norm. All you need to do is lace up your hiking shoes, grab a pack, some water, a snack, and start walking. Full Article.
If you want to escape the heat, you gotta’ go high. Mount Nebo is the highest peak in the Wasatch 11,928′ feet, and to reach the pinnacle of the Wasatch Mountains, all one needs is a strong set of legs, a healthy sense of adventure, and maybe a good companion or two. As far as aesthetic beauty goes, Nebo gives both of the aforementioned giants a run for their money. Full Article.
Deseret Peak, located in the Stansbury Mountains near Tooele and Grantsville, is a crazy good mountain to climb. This gorgeous summit is just 50 miles west of Salt Lake City and there are no crowds, the hike is relatively easy, and the summit views of the West Desert are unmatched. Full Article.
Mount Agassiz, located in the High Uintas Wilderness, is a great place to hike in the summer. Consider all the major draws: Agassiz is over 12,000 feet tall, is just 7 miles from the trailhead, and towers over the gorgeous Naturalist Basin area. Highlights like those make it an easy choice. The best part? You can do this one in a single, long day or turn it into a memorable overnighter. Full Article.