Bald Mountain
Distance: 3 miles round-tripElevation Gain: 1,179 (10, 764 feet at trailhead)
Difficulty: Moderate
Time: 1.5 -3 hours
Highlights: Wildflowers, high-alpine vegetation, amazing views of the Uintas from summit. Although it is one of the highest peaks, it is easy to climb.
Link: Bald Mountain or Here
Directions: From SLC, take I-80 east to Silver Creek Junction /US 40 (Exit 148). Turn right and go south on US 40 for 3.4 miles to UT 248 (Exit 4). At the end of the off-ramp turn left and continue on UT 248 for 11.4 miles to South Main Street (UT 32) in Kamas. Turn left on South Main Street in Kamas and go north for two blocks, then turn right on Center Street (UT 150). Continue on UT 150 for 29 miles to the Bald Mountain trailhead/picnic area on your left. The trailhead is at the northwest corner of the large loop parking lot. Follow the Bald Mountain Trail.
Trail: What a great accomplishment for a child and family to say that they climbed to one of the tallest peaks in Utah. Bald Mountain is the tallest peak in the Western Uintas. Bring plenty of water, start early in the day because afternoon thunderstorms and rainstorms are common. If you see storms forming, turn around and head back to car.
