Highest point in Utah, located just south of the spine of the central Uinta Mountains, is generally regarded as the hardest state highpoint that can be climbed without specialist rock climbing skills and/or guiding
From Salt Lake City (42 miles): Get on I-15 N. Follow I-15 N to UT-108 N/W 2000 N/Antelope Dr in Layton. Take exit 332 from I-15 N. Follow UT-108 N, W 1700 S and Antelope Island Rd to White Rocks Loop Rd.
Overview
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. The peak is approximately 79 miles (127 km) due east of central Salt Lake City, and 45 miles (72 km) due north of the town of Duchesne.
There are three popular routes to the summit; a scramble up the east slope, a hike up the northern ridge, and a long but relatively easy hike up the southern slope. The peak was named for Clarence King, a surveyor in the area and the first director of the United States Geological Survey. Kings Peak is generally regarded as the hardest state highpoint that can be climbed without specialist rock climbing skills and/or guiding. The easiest route requires a 29 miles (47 km) round trip hike.
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