UTAH ADVENTURE GUIDE
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Bald Mountain

Uinta Mountains · Northeastern Utah
Bald Mountain
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2.8 miROUND TRIP
1178 ftELEV GAIN
ModerateDIFFICULTY
3/5KID RATING
July-SeptSEASON

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The Trail

11,943 ft summit in under 90 minutes from Mirror Lake Highway. Altitude! Storms roll in fast.

Pack Loadout (Moderate)

2 liters water, trail shoes, sun layer, snacks, small first-aid kit.

Getting There

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Make it a weekend: Moosehorn Campground (Camping, 1 mi) · Mirror Lake Campground (Camping, 1 mi) · Mirror Lake (Uintas) (Fishing, 1 mi) · Trial Lake Campground (Camping, 3 mi)

More hikes nearby: Fehr Lake Trail (Hike, 1 mi) · Lofty Lake Loop (Hike, 3 mi) · Ruth Lake (Hike, 3 mi) · Amethyst Lake (Hike, 9 mi)

Quick Answers

How long is the Bald Mountain hike?
2.8 miles round trip with 1178 feet of elevation gain.
How hard is Bald Mountain?
Moderate. Kid rating: 3 out of 5.
When should I hike Bald Mountain?
Best season: July-Sept.
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