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Guardsman Pass, Clayton Peak, Brighton and Wolverine Peak route map
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Utah

Guardsman Pass, Clayton Peak, Brighton and Wolverine Peak

Park City, Utah

12.9 mi

Distance

5,351 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 28m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Guardsman Pass, Clayton Peak, Brighton and Wolverine Peak trail is a challenging 12.9-mile loop located near Park City, Utah. With an elevation gain of over 5,351 feet, the trail reaches a maximum elevation of 3,268 meters. Hikers will navigate through rugged terrain on a dirt surface, experiencing sweeping views of the surrounding peaks. The loop configuration allows for a continuous hike without backtracking. This trail is best suited for experienced hikers due to its length and significant elevation changes.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainrugged terrain

Elevation Profile

Min:2,719 ft
Max:3,268 ft
1,631 ft
1,631 ft
2,719 ft2,902 ft3,085 ft3,268 ft0.0 mi3.2 mi6.5 mi9.7 mi13.0 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SummerFall

Highlights

mountain viewsalpine setting

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Utah hunting page

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