Little Black Mountain Peak: 8,040'
3,100' Elevation Gain
The interesting thing about this mountain is that almost the
entire hike is along a ridge with hills that slither up and
down, left and right, you can see the valley for most of the
hike, and that for the entire hike the peak seems like the
end isn't far away... but it is.
To reach the peak, you'll need to hike about 4.5 miles both
ways,
it took us about 7 hours.
This trail starts at the end of Perry's Hollow. You can go
up to the Avenues Twin Peaks, or just go around them to save
energy. To go up, you'll just have to cross up off the ORV
tracks toward the obvious peak. To save some energy just follow
the ORV tracks until you get to the top.
There is a little short-cut as you near the base of the peak,
follow the graded trail that goes up, on the left of the hill.
Hey those are some great pics but what about the donner party??
Milt
SLC, Utah
2007-04-24
I took some scouts to the peak on Saturday. The view was incredible, like the pictures. The climb from the lower ridge to the peak was tough (steep, loose rocks, snow), but the view was worth it. I hope they don't try to "improve" the trail. This is one of the Wasatch Mountain's well kept secrets.
Matthew VH
SLC, UT
2006-05-30
I hiked up to the top of Little Black Mountain yesterday (Memorial Day) and then continued East on the ridge. Then I descended down into the remote ares East of Dry Creek and upper Red Butte Canyon. Not a soul around. I found an old jeep trail that has not been touched in what seemed seveal years: it was overgrown with no signs of human activity in some time. I finally walked out of Red Butte Canyon and since it is closed to the public I had to jump the fence. Little Black Mountain was a LOT more distance to cover than I had expected, but I am glad I went.
EVE
JACKSONVILLE FL
2005-11-22
Makes me homesick
Thanks
Martina
San Antonio, Texas
2005-10-26
Awesome website, I lived in Layton for two years in 2000. Working very hard to make my way back.......
Kim
Rowley / Ma
2005-09-27
I used to be stationed out at Dugway Proving Ground on the other side of some of those mountains. You took some awesome shots.
Cindy
dallas/tx
2005-09-11
I believe in God because of these pictures, thanks for showing the true beauty of life. O almost cried,life is truly for the living.
Didier Golemanas
PARIS ( FRANCE )
2005-06-21
WOWWW!! I have to visit Utah ...
Fantastic Country...
Superb website...
Jim Sherburne
Mission Viejo, CA
2005-04-25
I grew up on the west side of Salt Lake. Every spring the kids in our neighborhood climbed up to Ensign Peak. It signalled the end of winter and the beginning of staying outdoors in the evening to play.
I always, always wanted to climb up to Black Mountain. I never made it, never will now. But your pictures have taken me there. I finally made it! Your work is great, you mean a lot to an old SLC boy.
leslie bauer
noblesville,i n
2005-04-16
Great website; enjoyed the pictures and info
Bryan G.
Charlotte, NC
2005-01-20
Wish I could be at the summit with you Bro.
Steven Gurzenski
Cottonwood Heights, Utah
2005-01-08
I've only live in this state for a couple years. I've seen a lot of its beauty so far. Yet, nothing has allowed me to experience it the way this site has. Unreal! Thanks!
Roland Weikel
Locustdale Pa.
2004-12-31
After looking over youre page and others like it,I,ve gone out and bought 160 acs. at the foot of Pilot Peak,Right near Donner Spring , Other than a camp site , It will stay untouched, for those great escapes , It,s getting to crowded for me in the Eastern part of the US. Everything,s getting posted and land that isnt, for the most part is crowded, There are a few places left here but are getting less and less every year, If my wallet were thicker I,d make the move West, But for now will have to be content with visiting youre beautiful state!!! Oh and out of all the sites ive visited your,s is tit,s (Eastern slang for great)
laura
fremont
2004-07-06
i love theasepicture gods country awsome
Dale
SLC
2004-03-24
Eric, Thanks, I need to get up in that area this year!
Eric Maughan
Roy, UT
2004-03-24
Great pictures guys!!! I haven't climbed anything in the Salt lake City area, but this year I definately will. One thing, the picture that you have of Ben Lomond, Willard, and Chilly Peak doesn't actually show Chilly. From left to right you have Inspiration Point(you can drive to it), Willard, then Ben Lomond. Chilly is next, but about 1.5 miles to the southeast of Ben Lomond. Keep it up dudes!
