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Hike to the highest point in the state of Utah! This trail starts at the Henry’s Fork trailhead at the end of County Road 224 and goes past Dollar Lake, near Henry's Fork Lake, and over Gunsight Pass (11,891 feet).
Kings Peak is located just south of the spine of the central Uinta Mountains, in the Ashley National Forest in northeastern Utah, in north-central Duchesne County. It lies within the boundaries of the High Uintas Wilderness.
Kings Peak is the highpoint of Utah, and of Duchesne County. It is the seventh highest of the U.S. State Highpoints and located approximately 42 miles north of Duchesne in the High Uintas Wilderness Area of the Ashley and Wasatch National Forests.
Looking to hike the tallest peak in Utah? This is the ultimate guide for hiking Kings Peak complete with trail details and all the things I learned along the way!
Kings Peak is the highest point in Utah at 13,528ft and is located in the remote Uintas Wilderness of Northeast Utah. The hike to the summit consists of a well established dirt trail with many variations to extend or shorten your trip along the way.
This guide breaks down Kings Peak in Utah, with a full 4 day itinerary and trail report on the Kings Peak hike to the highest point in Utah!
Kings Peak, Utah, is the highest point in Utah, rising to 13,528 feet. Visiting the peak is an extremely long day hike or an incredible 2-3 day backpacking trip. The summit of Kings Peak is the tallest peak for over 160 miles in any direction.
Kings Peak. Utah’s tallest mountain is Kings Peak, standing at an impressive 13,528 feet above sea level. While it may not match the colossal summits of Denali, K2 or the Andes, it’s no less awe inspiring.
Jul 21, 2020 — We finally got a chance to head out for Kings Peak, the high point of Utah. This was my first visit to the Uinta Mountains, so I was looking forward to seeing some new scenery in an unfamiliar area. The Henrys Fork Trailhead is achieveable by any car, though the dirt road is long.
There are prettier, more shaded trails in the High Uintahs, but this one is extremely memorable! A very challenging route for a single day trail run, but the route is easy to follow and there is plenty of water along the way to filter, so you can go pretty light.