Most of us are not going to travel the world to climb the 7 highest peaks on the globe. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t find our own 7 summits. And if you are visiting Salt Lake City, UT, You can get to the trailheads of 7 iconic peaks in under 45 minutes. There is something special about being able to access amazing summits so close to a bustling city. So next time you are in Utah, why don’t you see how many of these you can cross off your list.
This peak literally rises out of the backyards of the residents of the Salt Lake Valley. You could take an Uber from the airport and in 15 minutes be at the trailhead starting the 4000 vertical feet of switchbacks, scrambling, and boulder hopping to the summit. More Info
Mount Timpanogos is one of the most beautiful peaks in the Wasatch. With multiple trails to the summit, it is one that you can do multiple times and make it feel like the first time. Plus no matter which way you go, you have a good chance of meeting the friendly residents. They have long white hair, horns, and hooves. More Info
Another one that rises straight out of the valley. Lone Peak not only is a tough hike but if you are feeling really adventurous, you can find some of the best granite rock climbing in the west at the cirque near the summit. But don’t worry, you don’t need climbing gear to reach the summit. Just some strong legs and lungs. More Info
Just go do this one. It will make you happy. More Info
Mount Raymond is a great summit in the summer. It is an even better summit in the winter with skis on your feet. More Info
The exciting route is the south ridge. It is a scramble of class 4 moves with exposure, route finding. You can also take the easier east ridge route. But don’t be fooled, no matter how you do it, there is some fun exposure. More Info
Put your head down and put one foot in front of the other. With over 5,000 vertical feet of hiking, this will keep you wondering how much further. But once you reach the summit, you will have a birds-eye view of everything that is happening in Salt Lake City. More Info
