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Horsetail Falls via Deer Creek-Dry Creek Trail in Lone Peak Wilderness

The hike to Horsetail Falls via the Deer Creek-Dry Creek Trail offers a rewarding blend of natural beauty and adventure. The trail meanders through a wooded canyon and opens up to sweeping views of Alpine, Utah Lake, the rugged cliffs of the Lone Peak Wilderness, and nearby peaks like The Pfeifferhorn or White Baldy. The cascading Horsetail Falls is a striking focal point, perfect for a scenic break, though the final ascent involves a steep, occasionally slippery scramble, adding a touch of challenge for adventurous hikers. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Waterfall #Canyon

  • Distance: 4.2 mi
  • Elevation gain: 518 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,248 m
  • Elevation loss: 522 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,725 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 9 m
  • Moving speed: 1.9 mph
  • Maximum speed: 4.8 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 32 m
  • Global speed: 1.6 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 4.2 mi
  • Elevation gain: 518 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,248 m
  • Elevation loss: 522 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,725 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 9 m
  • Moving speed: 1.9 mph
  • Maximum speed: 4.8 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 32 m
  • Global speed: 1.6 mph

About this trail

Name: Horsetail Falls via Deer Creek-Dry Creek Trail in Lone Peak Wilderness trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Deer Creek-Dry Creek Trail, Utah County, Utah, 84004, United States (40.48295 -111.75030)

End: Dry Creek Canyon Road, Utah County, Utah, 84004, United States (40.48263 -111.75044)

Coordinates: 40.48263 -111.75044 40.49977 -111.72573

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Horsetail Falls

United States > Utah > Utah County

Lone Peak Wilderness Area. #Hiking #Forest #Mountain #River #Waterfall #Nature #Swnowshoes

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 518 m • Maximum elevation: 2,222 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🍱Food Containers - Reusable containers for outdoor meals
👖Packable Overtrousers - Quick-deploy rain protection for legs in sudden storms
📢Survival Whistles - Essential safety gear for signaling for help in mountain fog
🧵Survival Paracord - Multi-purpose cordage for emergency repairs and shelters
🧭GPS Trackers - Tracking devices for safety and navigation

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