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Mt. Aire
Salt Lake County, UT
Trailheads, measurements, times, distances, and maps are all approximate and relative to the hike(s) as shown below.
The Mt. Aire Trail
Route: Mt. Aire Trail
With yet another forecast of clouds and afternoon thunderstorms, I opted for a pre-sunrise start time. With the exception of one area (an unsigned junction where the trail turned left and an old trail with a rock staircase turned right), it was fairly straightforward hiking on unfamiliar terrain with a headlamp. Reaching the saddle, the pre-dawn light was nicely illuminating the area.
Though a steady climb up to the saddle, the trail was fairly tame with no scrambles to note. The sparsely wooded summit provided views in just about all directions, especially of the eastern horizon (making for great sunrise viewing).
| Hike Ratings |
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Getting To Trailhead: |
Easy |
| Destination: |
Mt. Aire |
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Length: |
Moderate |
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Steepness: |
Difficult |
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Navigation: |
Easy |
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Views: |
Excellent |
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Crowds: |
Minimal |
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| Hike Stats |
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Date Hiked: |
Sunday, August 25, 2013 |
| Parking Elevation: |
6,620' |
| Destination: |
Mt. Aire |
| Time Elapsed: |
02:24 |
| Trailhead Elevation: |
6,620' |
| Summit Elevation: |
8,621' |
| Distance: |
2 miles |
| Vertical Gain: |
2,011' |
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| Hike Time Elapsed: |
05:05 |
| Hike Vertical Gain: |
2,021' |
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The Mt. Aire Trail trailhead
The Mt. Aire Trail
Sunrise on Mt. Aire
Looking northwest from Mt. Aire
Directions to trailhead: From Belt Route I-215, take exit 4 to Mill Creek Canyon Road. The Mt. Aire Trail trailhead will eventually be on the left (at a sharp right turn in the road). There is limited room to park roadside. A cash toll may be imposed upon leaving Mill Creek Canyon.
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