This moderate trail is about 1.5 miles long with about a 1140 ft. elevation change. In fact, this is probably one of the easiest mountains to summit in Utah, and it definitely offers some rewarding views at the top.
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| Topographical Map |
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| Graph of Elevation |
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| Trail in Google Earth |
Almost immediately after the trailhead, there is a split with a trail heading west. This is the Notch Mountain trail, which circles Notch Mountain as it passes a number of lakes, and then it connects with the Wall Lake Trail. To go up Bald Mountain, continue straight. The trail soon starts to climb up fairly steadily.
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| Trailhead |
Things level off around 0.6 mile up as the trail transverses a flatter rock-strewn meadow area of the mountain. From there the path resumes its steeper climb to the top before leveling off again.
As the trail approaches the top, it becomes increasingly rocky, but some flowers continued to push their way up and bloom while we were there. Near the top there are large rifts in the rock that create cavernous spaces down on either side of the path. Right after this section there are some stone steps leading to the top.
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| Approaching the top of Bald Mountain |
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| Stone Steps |
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| Panoramic from the top |
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| Reids Peak (11,708 ft) just northwest of Bald Mountain |
After soaking in the view, hike back down the way you came.
Dogs are permitted on this trail, and vault toilets are available at the trailhead. It is best to do this trail during the middle of the summer to the fall. Due to its high elevation the consequential snowfall, it is not accessible year round.
Directions
This trail is located near Kamas, Utah. It is found in Duchesne County in the high Uinta mountains between the Mirror Lake and Crystal Lake areas. To get there from the Salt Lake area, take I-80 to Exit 146 for Heber. From there head south on UT-189 and take Exit 4 toward Kamas traveling east on UT-248. Once in Kamas, turn left onto Main Street, then take a right onto Center St./UT-150. Continue on this road for 29 miles until you arrive at the marked trailhead, which will be on your left. GPS Coordinates: N40° 41.350' W110° 54.243'
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