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Steep climb to the top of Kessler Peak.


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1.8

Miles

2.9

KM

Point to Point

10,314' 3,144 m

High

7,754' 2,363 m

Low

2,560' 780 m

Up

8' 3 m

Down

27%

Avg Grade (15°)

57%

Max Grade (30°)

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When you cross the bridge on the Donut Falls Trail, head over to the road. The trail is unmarked and heads off to the west. It can be a bit difficult to see. About 3/4 of the way up the trail you'll run into an old mine with the remnants of a cabin.

Then again near the top is a second mine shaft just off the trail. The second mine shaft is really interesting. After a short down climb you can follow the mine shaft through the mountain and emerge on the other side. From the top of the trail you get amazing views of a number of the peaks around you. This trail is steep and the climb is unrelenting.

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Shared By:

Whitney Durham

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#213

in Utah

#7,002

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View looking west from top of Kessler
Jul 19, 2018 near Alta, UT

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Jul 16, 2021
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Aug 25, 2019
Ethan Darling
5mi
Sep 15, 2018
Kyle Gray
1.8mi
Aug 25, 2018
Lincoln Bunker
A extremely steep hike, great views at the top. Cave was very cool too
Aug 5, 2018
Christina Rogers
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