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Difficult Hikes in Utah

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Are you up for a challenge? Some of the most amazing places in Utah are only available after you’ve put in the effort of a hard hike. Be sure to bring plenty of water and other necessities. Here is a packing list. Below is a list of some wonderful and difficult hikes here in Utah.

Salt Lake County Difficult Hikes

Brighton Loop, Five Lakes and Up to Four Peaks
(8-8.5 mile loop)
Bells Canyon to Reservoir and Lower Waterfall
(4.6 miles)
Patsy Marley Peak
3.2 miles round trip
Broads Fork Trail
4.5 miles
Lake Blanche
(6.9 miles round trip)

Lakes Blanche, Florence and Lillian
(8-9 miles round trip)
Maybird Gulch to Maybird Lakes
(7.3 miles round trip)
Red Pine Lake
(7.5 miles round trip)
Upper Red Pine Lakes
(8.8 miles)
White Pine Lake
(10.5 miles round trip)
Cardiff Pass Trail
(3.2 miles round trip)
Mount Superior and Monte Cristo
5.3 miles round trip, extra challenging)
Sugarloaf Peak
5.4 miles roundtrip (nearly moderate)
The Pfeifferhorn
10.5 difficult miles
Mount Wolverine
4.1 or 5.8 miles
Neff’s Canyon
7 miles
Ferguson Canyon
Ferguson Canyon 3.2 miles

Utah County Difficult Hikes

Horsetail Falls
4.0 miles
Grove Creek / Indian Springs Trail
4.25-6.3 miles round trip
Grove Creek to Battle Creek Loop
7.2-7.9 miles roundtrip
Timpanogos Cave Trail
Timpanogos Cave Trail 3.1 miles round trip
Timpanogos Cave
3.1 miles round trip
Silver Glance Lake
5.9 miles round trip
Dry Canyon Alternate
4.7 miles round trip
Mount Timpanogos Upper Meadow
10-11 miles roundtrip
Emerald Lake
(10.3 miles round trip)
Mount Timpanogos from Timpooneke Trailhead
(14.9 miles round trip)
Mount Timpanogos from Aspen Grove
(15.7 miles round trip)

Iron County Difficult Hikes

Kanarra Falls
3-5 miles round trip

Washington County Difficult Hikes

Angel’s Landing
5.4 miles roundtrip
Scout’s Lookout
3.8 miles roundtrip
Zion Narrows (Bottom-Up)
3-8.5 miles round trip)

Garfield County Difficult Hikes

Peek-a-boo and Spooky Slot Canyons
3.8 miles

For more recommendations:

Favorite Moderate Hikes in Northern Utah
Peak Hikes in Utah
Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in Utah
Alpine Loop

Easy Utah Hikes Over a Mile Long
Easy Utah Hikes Under a Mile Long
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    I really enjoyed reading this guide on difficult hikes in Utah. The way you broke down the trails makes it easy to choose a hike based on location and challenge level. I also appreciate the map of trails since it gives a clear overview and helps with planning. This will be very useful for anyone looking to push themselves while exploring Utah’s amazing landscapes.

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