Lone Peak
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| Lone Peak | |
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 Looking Eastward at Lone Peak from Jacobs Ladder |
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| Elevation | 11,253 feet (3,429.9 meters) |
| Location | Utah, USA |
| Range | Wasatch Range |
| Coordinates | |
| Topo map | USGS Lehi, Draper, Dromedary Peak |
| Type | Quartz monzonite |
Lone Peak is the center of the Lone Peak Wilderness Area which was established in 1977. Lone Peak is but one of many peaks in the Wasatch Range along the Wasatch Front and tends to be a favorite hike. Lone Peak primarily consists of Quartz monzonite (often confused for granite) rock. Quartzite and limestone are also found in various spots on the mountain. Lone Peak is the 87th [1] highest named mountain in Utah.
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[edit] Hiking/Backpacking
| Loan Peak Hiking/Backpacking Details | |
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| Summit: | 11,253 feet (3,429.9 meters) |
| Estimated Starting Elevation: | 5,200 feet |
| Average Total Distance: | 9 Miles Round Trip |
| Time Needed: | 1 day, overnight an option' |
| Rating: | Difficult |
It is possible to summit in one day, but most camp at the base of the summit. There are a few streams that dry up before summer, so water must be carried in. There is a spring that runs year round (GPS Coords: unknown).
[edit] Jacobs Ladder Trail
From the gate go 2.6 miles to the start of the trail. The trail head is unmarked, it is identified by a large turnout on the right side of the road and three 4-wheel drive tracks climbing the road bank on the left (north) side of the road.
[edit] Draper Ridge Trail
This is no longer used and very difficult to follow. Trails have diminished. The top of the trail is very exposed to weather. Towards the bottom, the trails fade leaving you to bush whack the rest of your way down steep terrain.
[edit] Bear Canyon Trail
Very steep but a shorter route. Recommended for only experienced backpackers and hikers. The route is mostly in the shade of the canyon and trees which can be rather cool.
[edit] Eagle Trail
[edit] Sawmill Trail
[edit] Outlaw Cabin
There is an old wooden cabin that was built by the Allen Brothers. Many of the locals referrer to the cabin as "The Outlaw Cabin", perhaps because the cabin is illegal. The year that it was built is unknown. In October 1997, a Draper family was once caught in a blinding snow storm and took shelter in the cabin until they were rescued. The Outlaw Cabin ( ) is located on the southwest side of the meadow. It is partially hidden by large trees.
[edit] Deaths on Lone Peak
- July 25th of 2002 - Two hikers were struck by lightning near the summit of Lone Peak while they were trying to seek shelter. [2]
