Mount Nebo via North Peak Trail and North Nebo Trail
4.0 mi
Distance
1 hrs 38 min
Time
terrain
2,585 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate one way trail to Mount Nebo in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
This trail goes by Wolf Pass.
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
An amazing hike that was a real adventure. We chose probably the hottest day of the year to do it, and we all got a little heatsick and dehydrated because of it. There is little to no shade on this entire hike, and there are no water sources, so pack TONS of water (at least 3 liters per person) and sun protection.
The first three miles from the trailhead are relatively easy and very scenic as you pass through high sub-alpine meadows and wildflowers via a well-marked dirt trail. However, once you reach the shoulder and trail junction for North Nebo, that’s when the hard part begins. You descend to Wolf Pass, then have nearly 1400 feet of elevation gain in just over a mile. Much of the final half mile is entirely through scree and loose rock on very exposed ridges, so watch your footing. Trekking poles are highly recommended, especially for coming down.
However, despite the climbing, the heat, the dehydration, and the altitude, it was an AMAZING hike with an amazing view at the end. You are at the very top of the Wasatch Range!
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