Wasatch peak info

Kullaberg63

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I'm driving from Moab to Seattle next week and, weather permitting, hoping to stop for a day hike in the Wasatch.

What would be a must do outing for a first time visitor, given the current snow levels? Summitting a peak is always good!
 
If you want to miss snow all together, then Mt Olympus will get you up a peak and is snow free. Another option is up Big Cottonwood canyon, I really like Mill B North this time of year up around Mt Raymond and Gobblers. You climb fast and get a look back towards some good snow covered peaks and ridges.
Even on a weekday the trailhead is busy, but once you cross the road and start ascending you should be alone, with maybe just a few lizards sunning on the rocks.
 
Dang, I wish I was around. I'd buy you a beer and we could regale each other with tales and it would be fun to walk together. Unfortunately I will be in Jellystone looking for wolves.

X2 on the Mt. Olympus Trail. It is a bit of a but buster but some great views and a great alpine, city-edge experience. Another one would be Grandeur from Millcreek using the Church fork trailhead. It is a little bit easier with less vert and you can get a better workout and fun hike by going over the top and down the west ridge to SLC. That is if you can get a friend to pick you up at the bottom. Maybe one that went part way up with you and came back to the car?
 
I'll second Raymond, one of my absolute favorites. Mill B North Fork is nice, or via Butler Fork if you want 3000' elevation gain instead of 4000'. On a hot day it's best to hit Butler early as it is very lush and seems to trap the warm humid air.
 
Agreed on those Salt Lake area hikes mentioned above. Other options beyond the Salt Lake area would be Provo Peak (Provo) as well as Mt Ogden and Ben Lomond (Ogden).
 
Thanks all. That gives me something to work with. Nobody mentions Timp? Too snowy this early? (Only mtn up there I can name & locate)

Did I read on the USFS site that dogs are not allowed from Mill B trailhead?
 
Timp would be great for a first timer, but the back side, which has the trails, will still have a good amount of snow and ice. If you have spikes it might be doable. Though, there's still probably spots you'll be postholing a bit. The crowds usually don't start making the summit until late June to early July.
 
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