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  2. UT
  3. …Northern Utah
  4. …Cache National Forest
  5. Snowbasin Resort
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“Gain Snowbasin's highpoint on this medium difficulty ascent, but don't forget to enjoy the view. ”

Tom Robson
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Map Key

7.0

Miles

11.2

KM

Point to Point

8,716' 2,657 m

High

6,422' 1,957 m

Low

2,313' 705 m

Up

18' 6 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

30%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This is the easiest way up from Earls Lodge to Needles Lodge. Along the way you'll encounter excellent scenery through dozens of switchbacks on a mostly hard packed surface. Expect occasional rocky sections, loose rocks, and roots. Unlike most trails in this area, there is a good mix of shade and sun - but prepare for warm temps!

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Land Manager: Snowbasin Resort

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Tom Robson
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Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 4 votes

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in Snowbasin Resort

#8381

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#2

in Snowbasin Resort

#273

in Utah

#8,381

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Strawberry's Sisters in June.
Apr 30, 2015 near South O…, UT
And we're off.
Apr 30, 2015 near Ogden, UT
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Apr 30, 2015 near South O…, UT
Approaching the top!
Apr 30, 2015 near South O…, UT
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Check-Ins

Jul 28, 2023
Sam C
Snowbasin has closed the Needles Trail about 2 miles up from the trailhead.
Jul 4, 2019
M Reid
Jun 8, 2019
A Gerrard
Apr 1, 2016
Valery Notaro

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