Delano Peak (Tushar Mountains)

Stats

Length:	4.00 miles
Difficulty:	Moderately Strenuous
Estimated Hike Time:	2 Hours
Trail Type:	Out and Back
Elevation Low:	11,529 feet
Elevation High:	12,169 feet
Total Elevation Gain:	640 feet
Optimal Season:	Mid Spring to Mid Fall
Best Access Point:	Beaver

Summary

Short and moderate hike to the highest peak in the Tushar Mountains of Central Utah and home to herds of Elk, Deer, and Mountain Goats. Easy hike for older kids!

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Overview

Delano Peak is the highest point in the Tushar Mountains of south-central Utah. The Tushars are the third-highest range in the state, after the Uinta Mountains and the La Sal Range, though Delano itself is surpassed in height by at least thirty-one other Utah peaks. The Peak itself doesn't have as much personality as other peaks in Utah, but that can be to your advantage for accessibility and the view is spectacular. The biggest risk you will come across is altitude sickness from the ride up. This route has a small elevation gain, about 645 feet, and is spread over the hike.

Directions

gps coordinates of trailhead:

38.379869, -112.390572

Trail Information

You will start out from the repeater tower and head east over the small hill and then along the ridgeline. To the north and east you will see Bullion Pasture and Bullion Canyon which leads to Marysvale along the Sevier River. The ridge will then flatten out and turn slightly to the southeast. About a quarter mile from here you will be following another ridgeline with a nice cirque to the northeast aptly named "The Pocket". After passing the The Pocket you will see Delano Peal to the south. Follow the southern ridgeline as it winds around until you reach the summit. At the summit you will see a Summit Post (an actual mailbox) that you can leave your name on and Take in the view. If you feel that wasn't enough for you continue following the ridgeline south east and summit Holly Peak, another 1.5 miles distant. Beware that this increases the dificulty of the hike as you cross over steeper ridges. To the North you will see Sevier County and I-70 leading to Richfield. To the East you will see Piute Reservoir and Highway 89. To the South you will see the Holly Peak and Elk Meadow Ski Resort. To the west you will see glimpses of Beaver and the Great Basin beyond. Additional information: There is a large herd of mountain goats that live along these alpine ridges. If you happen to get some pictures send them on and I will post them here!

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Posted By: Adam Gilbert

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