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Sunset Peak via Brighton Lakes Trail route map
DifficultOut and Back

Sunset Peak via Brighton Lakes Trail

Salt Lake City, Utah

5.9 mi

Distance

2,149 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 57m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Sunset Peak via Brighton Lakes Trail is a challenging out-and-back trail located in the Wasatch National Forest near Salt Lake City. This trail covers a distance of 5.9 miles with a significant elevation gain of 2,149 feet, reaching a maximum elevation of 3,234 meters. Hikers can enjoy views typical of the mountainous regions in Utah, including potential vistas at Sunset Peak and scenic forested areas along the way.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:2,676 ft
Max:3,234 ft
655 ft
655 ft
2,676 ft2,862 ft3,048 ft3,234 ft0.0 mi1.5 mi3.0 mi4.4 mi5.9 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

Highlights

forest settingpeak view

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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

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