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Big Flat Road #420

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  2. UT
  3. …Salt Lake City and Wasatch Front
  4. …Uinta National Forest
  5. Ant Knolls
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“Access to Great Western Trail that has nice views of Midway and beyond. ”

Matthew Kidd
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1.6

Miles

2.6

KM

Point to Point

9,317' 2,840 m

High

8,277' 2,523 m

Low

1,040' 317 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

12%

Avg Grade (7°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Views · Wildflowers

Description

This trail follows Forest Rd 420 to provide access to the Great Western Trail that runs along the ridge. It's a steady climb at altitude but worth it for the green summertime mountain views.

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Matthew Kidd
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#1,008

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The verdant Big Flat area stands in the foreground looking east toward Midway.
Apr 9, 2017 near Alta, UT
A huge pine tree pollen release at Ant Knoll is triggered by a gust of wind.
Apr 9, 2017 near Alta, UT
Yellow wildflowers bloom in the verdant Big Flat area.
Apr 9, 2017 near Alta, UT

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Jun 16, 2017
Todd Gardner
Out and back snow on trail 1.6mi

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