Bald Mountain

Bald Mountain is one of the most popular hikes in the Uintas, so get an early start if you want to beat the crowds. Those willing to hike in before dawn will be rewarded with an unforgettable sunrise at the summit. I HIGHLY recommend this as a sunrise hike.

The trail starts out with steep switchbacks for the first 0.6 mile, and then flattens out into a plateau. Towards the summit the trail steepens again and gets a little rougher as you navigate past large boulders. Here you will get a great view of the summit with Mirror Lake directly below.

When you reach the summit you are rewarded with an epic clifftop view of the High Uintas to the East and the Wasatch Range to the West. There are dozens of scattered lakes, including the popular Mirror Lake directly below. Keep an eye out for mountain goats which can often be spotted on the lower cliffs.

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Getting There: Drive 29 miles East of Kamas on Highway 150 and look for signs for the Bald Mountain Trailhead. The trailhead is about a 90 minute drive from downtown Salt Lake City.

Notes:
* Highway 150 is closed during winter and the area is only accessible by snowmobile* There are no backcountry campsites on the trail but there are plenty of campgrounds and dispersed camping options nearby* Use caution when hiking in the spring and early summer as snowy/icy conditions will likely exist* Average Temperatures at the Summit (High/Low °F) | January 14/-1 | Feb 16/1 | Mar 19/4 | Apr 27/11 | May 35/18 | June 45/25 | July 55/32 | Aug 53/31 | Sep 45/24 | Oct 34/15 | Nov 22/8 | Dec 17/3