Conditions Right Now
Use sunset as your turnaround alarm.
Why Hike This
At 9,980 feet this is the roof of the Bear River Range, and unlike most Utah summits of that height it starts you high. Tony Grove Lake sits at the trailhead, so the 2,028 feet of gain is spread across open basin and ridge rather than one grinding wall. The route is a certified National Recreation Trail and runs through the Mount Naomi Wilderness, which means no bikes and no motors the whole way. Late July and August bring the wildflowers people drive up here for.
The Trail
Highest point in the Bear River Range via gorgeous Tony Grove basin.
Pack Loadout (Hard)
3 liters water or hydration pack, hiking boots, layers, headlamp, trail mix and jerky, trekking poles, first-aid kit.
Getting There
Make it a weekend: Tony Grove Campground (Camping, 0 mi) · Guinavah-Malibu Campground (Camping, 9 mi) · Sunrise Campground (Bear Lake) (Camping, 10 mi) · Logan River 1st-3rd Dams (Fishing, 13 mi)
More hikes nearby: White Pine Lake (Logan) (Hike, 2 mi) · Wind Caves (Hike, 10 mi) · Ben Lomond via North Skyline (Hike, 39 mi) · Waterfall Canyon (Hike, 50 mi)
Quick Answers
- How long is the Naomi Peak hike?
- 6.8 miles round trip with 2028 feet of elevation gain.
- How hard is Naomi Peak?
- Hard. Kid rating: 2 out of 5.
- When should I hike Naomi Peak?
- Best season: July-Sept.
- Why hike Naomi Peak?
- Because it is the highest point in the Bear River Range at 9,980 feet, and the trail from Tony Grove gets you there in 6.8 miles round trip. That is a genuine summit for less work than most, since the trailhead already sits near 8,000 feet. Wilderness rules apply, so it stays quiet.