Overview

Hype:

Kings Peak is the tallest mountain in Utah. We did this as a 3-day backpacking trip. We backpacked in the first day and camped by Bear Lake. On day two, we went through gunsite pass to the summit and then back to Bear Lake. On day three, we packed up camp and returned the way we came.

Trail Condition: Class 3 (Trail may have sections where hands are needed. Trail may not be visible in spots or may not exist at all.)

Time: 3 days

Length: 31.4 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: 3,690 ft

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

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20-49
50-69
70+

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Features:
  • Hiking Trails
  • Mountains
  • Non-potable Water - filterable
  • Fire Pans Required
  • Rivers and Streams
  • Lakes and Reservoirs
  • Marked Trails
  • Wayfinding
  • No Restrooms
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Viewpoint, Overlooks, Vistas
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding

Getting There

Navigate to 40.909218, -110.331253.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Uintah Mountains, Utah

Coordinates: 40.909218, -110.331253

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June 29, 2004 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Pierson's Ward's Young Men,

Story

Our ward was thinking about hiking King's Peak, but they decided to go to Flaming Gorge instead. I really wanted to do the hike, so I went with my cousin's ward. It was a hard hike but a ton of fun.