Driving the road to Hidden Peak in Utah is not a piece of cake

Hidden Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 3,344m (10,971 ft) above sea level, located in Salt Lake County, in the U.S. state of Utah. It’s one of the highest roads in Utah.

Hidden Peak

Is the road to Hidden Peak in Utah unpaved?

The peak is located in the northern part of Utah. The road to the summit is completely unpaved. It’s called Hidden Peak Road (Snowbird Service Road). It’s a dirt-and-gravel service road that is narrow and eroded enough to make travel a bit uncomfortable.

How long is the road to Hidden Peak in Utah?

The road to the summit is very exposed and steep, requiring a 4x4 vehicle. Starting from the paved Little Cottonwood Canyon Road, the ascent is 7.72 km (4.8 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 885 meters. The average gradient is 11.46%.

Is the road to Hidden Peak in Utah open in winter?

Set high in the Wasatch Mountain Range, the road to the summit is completely impassable in winter.
Pic: Jace Ruppe

 

 

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