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Lone Peak Wilderness
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Running trail in Alpine, Utah · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Lone Peak Wilderness' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Lone Peak Wilderness
What a great way to escape into the mountains. I stared at the lower bells reservoir trailhead (little cottonwood side) and ended up at a fantastic winter waterfall. I highly recommend going up the extra mile and half past the reservoir. The last bit starts to get steep but what a view!
Lone Peak Wilderness is a premier destination for people seeking rugged and wild outdoor adventures. The wilderness encompasses over 30,000 acres of breathtaking landscapes, ranging from rocky outcroppings, alpine meadows, and forested canyons that showcase the beauty of Utah.
Wonderful trail. Not much happens in the first 4 miles but the rest is truly amazing with spectacular views all around. The trip is 17.5 miles out and back. Notes: Take 5 liters of water, lots of snacks
Trail conditions & character
“I stared at the lower bells reservoir trailhead (little cottonwood side) and ended up at a fantastic winter waterfall.”
“I stared at the lower bells reservoir trailhead (little cottonwood side) and ended up at a fantastic winter waterfall.”
Plan your run at Lone Peak Wilderness
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitefs.usda.gov
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Running trails near Alpine
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Horsetail Falls
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Lone Peak
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Strenuous peak hike to a summit with 360-degree views of the valley.
Deer Creek/Dry Creek/North Mountain Trail
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Short hiking trail leading to Horsetail Falls, passing through a forest and alongside a river.
