No. UT: Summer Photos Saunter up Sugarloaf Peak

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If you registered for the 2025 Hiking Challenge, this counts as a peak hike!

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TRAIL RATING:  Hard (2.335 ft of gain) – To join this hard hike, you should be able to average 40-minute miles. While we don’t leave anyone behind, it is important to know your capabilities. That way, you do not put yourself or anyone else in danger. If this hike isn’t for you, no worries! We have lots of awesome hikes that are rated easy and moderate. Search for one here.

LENGTH: 5.4 miles RT

CARPOOLING: Watch for an email from slcounty.whs@gmail.com about 5–7 days before the event, which will include a link to join a private WhatsApp chat for carpool coordination and last-minute event updates.

ALLTRAILS LINK: Sugarloaf Peak via Alta Base

GEAR:

• The Ten Essentials
• Proper clothing / layers for weather and hiking conditions
• Proper footwear
• Water and trail snacks
• Something lightweight to sit on while we stop to eat and drink (i.e., a backpacking chair, rain jacket, plastic bag, etc.)
• Hiking poles (optional but strongly recommended)
• iPhone camera or DSLR. Please have basic knowledge of how your DSLR (digital single-lens reflex camera) works.

Little Cottonwood Canyon is a watershed area and dogs are not allowed. Please leave your four-legged friends at home for this one!

Happy Hour Beverage (recommended for event): Hard Cider

ALCOHOL NOT INCLUDED

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