Wasatch Range Peaks Checklist
The Wasatch 11ers & Iconic Summits
Every named 11,000+ ft peak in the Wasatch Range, plus the range’s most iconic lower summits — from Mount Nebo in your backyard to the glacially-carved spires above Salt Lake City. Track them all, find the trails, and print your list.
The Wasatch Range at a Glance
Mount Nebo — The Highest Summit in the Wasatch
At 11,928 ft, Mount Nebo is the southernmost and highest peak of the entire Wasatch Range — and your local mountain. It’s a triple-summited massif rising above Nephi, Utah, visible for miles across central Utah. The North Peak is the true high point. A brutal final ridge scramble over loose shale and limestone rewards climbers with one of the most panoramic views in the state — Utah Lake, the Uintas, and the Great Salt Lake on a clear day.
The Wasatch Range is the defining mountain range of Utah — the dramatic wall that rises thousands of feet above Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden. Geologically young and glacially sculpted, these peaks pack rugged alpine terrain into a range that’s remarkably close to a major metropolitan area. The Wasatch 11ers — all peaks above 11,000 ft with 200 ft of topographic prominence — form the definitive local peakbagging challenge, recognized in Randy Winters’ Wasatch Eleveners guidebook (University of Utah Press).
Wasatch Eleveners by Randy Winters (University of Utah Press) is the definitive guide to every Wasatch 11,000-ft peak — covering trailhead access, routes, elevation gain, and detailed topo maps for each summit. An essential resource for anyone working through this list seriously.
Map of the Wasatch Range
The interactive map below shows the full Wasatch Range corridor from the northern peaks near Ogden south to Mount Nebo above Nephi. Use the external map links to access detailed trail maps, topo overlays, and satellite imagery for route planning.
Wasatch Range — Utah
From Ben Lomond & Willard Peak (north) to Mount Nebo (south) · 160 miles of alpine terrain
CalTopo (caltopo.com) — The gold standard for topo mapping. Overlay USGS topo, satellite, and slope-angle shading for safety assessment. Free account lets you print custom maps.
Gaia GPS (gaiagps.com) — Download offline maps for areas with no cell service. Essential for remote Nebo, Lone Peak, and Pfeifferhorn approaches.
AllTrails (alltrails.com) — Community-verified trail GPS tracks and condition reports. Every peak on the checklist below links directly to its AllTrails page.
The Complete Peak Checklist
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Season & Conditions Guide
The Wasatch 11ers are accessible roughly June through October, though high-elevation trails and access roads can hold snow well into July in heavy snow years. Mount Nebo and the southern Wasatch peaks often clear earlier than the Cottonwood Canyon peaks.
The Nebo Loop Road (State Route 132 / Forest Road 015) is typically open from late May to mid-November, depending on snow. The Monument/North Nebo Trailhead is at 9,259 ft — most two-wheel-drive vehicles can access it. The Willow Creek and Andrews Ridge trailheads approach from the Nephi side and are accessible most of the season with a high-clearance vehicle. Start early: afternoon thunderstorms come up fast on Nebo. Summit by noon; descend before 2 pm in thunderstorm season (July–August).
Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon roads (accessing Twin Peaks, Pfeifferhorn, White Baldy, Lone Peak trailheads) prohibit certain vehicles and RVs in winter. Dogs are not permitted in Little Cottonwood Canyon watershed. Parking fills by 7 am on summer weekends — trailhead arrival before 6 am is strongly recommended for peaks requiring a full day.
Planning Your Wasatch Peaks Tour
Starting With Mount Nebo
If you live near Fairview or Nephi, Mount Nebo is your home mountain and the logical first peak on this list. The North Peak trail (9.1 miles round trip, 3,589 ft gain from the Monument Trailhead) is the standard route. Start no later than 5 am on a clear day; the final ridge scramble over loose shale is exposed and unforgiving in afternoon storms. The view from the summit — Utah Lake, the entire Wasatch Front, and the Uintas on a clear day — rewards every step of the climb.
The Nebo Wilderness Loop
Advanced hikers can combine all three Nebo summits — North (11,928 ft), Middle (11,824 ft), and South (11,877 ft) — in a 15.3-mile loop with 5,521 ft of gain. This is a serious full-day objective. The full loop trail condition varies; parts of the Nebo Bench Trail can be difficult to follow. Download the trail on Gaia GPS or CalTopo before setting out.
Cottonwood Canyon Peaks
The central Wasatch above Salt Lake City — Twin Peaks, Pfeifferhorn, White Baldy, Lone Peak, Dromedary — are more technical and committing than they appear from the valley. Plan for 3,000–4,000 ft of elevation gain per day, Class 3 scrambling on most summits, and crowded trailheads on summer weekends. The Pfeifferhorn (“Little Matterhorn”) and Lone Peak are the two most sought-after summits in this group.
Mount Timpanogos
The most popular day hike in the Wasatch. The two main routes (Timpooneke Trail, 14.3 miles RT, and Aspen Grove Trail, 13.7 miles RT) both gain roughly 4,580 ft. Plan 8–10 hours. Thunderstorm exposure on the exposed summit ridge is a serious hazard — summit by 10 am and begin descent no later than noon. The wildflower meadows below the summit glacier are among the most beautiful in Utah.
Most Wasatch 11ers begin their trails above 7,000 ft with summits near 11,000–12,000 ft. If you are visiting from sea level or low elevation, plan at least 1–2 days to acclimatize before attempting the strenuous peaks. See our Acclimatization Guide for a practical overview of altitude effects and prevention.
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