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28.8 miROUND TRIP
5411 ftELEV GAIN
StrenuousDIFFICULTY
1/5KID RATING
July-SeptSEASON
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The Trail
Utah's 13,528 ft rooftop - usually a 2-3 day backpack via Henrys Fork.
Pack Loadout (Strenuous)
3+ liters water, broken-in boots, layers for weather swings, headlamp, real food (jerky, trail mix), trekking poles, first-aid kit, and an early start.
Getting There
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Make it a weekend: Uinta Backcountry Lakes (Fishing, 20 mi) · Moon Lake (Fishing, 25 mi) · Moon Lake Campground (Camping, 25 mi) · Duchesne River (Fishing, 31 mi)
More hikes nearby: Amethyst Lake (Hike, 25 mi) · Ruth Lake (Hike, 31 mi) · Lofty Lake Loop (Hike, 31 mi) · Fehr Lake Trail (Hike, 33 mi)
Quick Answers
- How long is the Kings Peak hike?
- 28.8 miles round trip with 5411 feet of elevation gain.
- How hard is Kings Peak?
- Strenuous. Kid rating: 1 out of 5.
- When should I hike Kings Peak?
- Best season: July-Sept.