Wedding Cake Hill via Lost Goldmine Trail

Wedding Cake Hill, summit elevation 2777 feet above sea level. This hill can be seen from all over Gold Canyon and the surrounding area, has two horizontal rock bands that give it a multi level shape. The summit has great views in all directions. The trail begins at the Hieroglyphic Trailhead, and follows the Lost Goldmine Trail east. Hike east on the Lost Goldmine Trail for approximately 25 minutes and you will come across the less traveled Hoo Doo Trail on your left. Take the Hoo Doo trail for a few minutes as it heads north east. When you start to parallel a barbed wire fence, look for the rock cairns, and the start of the Wedding Cake Trail. Cross over the fence and follow the rock cairns up to the east. When you are on top of the first rock band the trail turns north to the summit block. When you reach the south face of the summit block, stay to the right and circle around past the east side, then easily access the summit from the north east corner. Enjoy the views, then return on the ascent route.