Hike Adams Head Dixie National Forest, UT

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Adams Head is one of the taller peaks in the southern Sevier Plateau. Surprisingly, a well-maintained trail leads the entire way to the summit, complete with a sign. Reaching the trailhead is doable by any vehicle with at least some clearance due to some small ruts in the approach drive. Chris and I met up for a week of Utah adventuring and Adams Head served as a nice start to the trip.

We parked just south of the trailhead in a pull-off and began to hike through the old burn area that seems to be regularly cleared. The trail ascends to the northern ridge of Adams Head, where some cool hoodoo formations to the north and nice overlooks to the west almost immediately come into view. The trail then follows the ridge crest to the summit. Along the way the views improve and the hoodoos along the side of the mountain slopes become more dramatic. We passed a junction with the Hunt Trail a half mile or so from the summit, but this trail seemed a bit more overgrown than the Adams Head Trail and while we initially planned to take it to explore the area to the south, we were deterred by the high potential for deadfall.

The summit of Adams Head had excellent views to the surrounding landscape and was a nice perch for getting the vibe of these mountains. We returned the way we came.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)

Peaks on hike

Elevation

Prominence

Adams Head

10426 ft

786 rise

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From our parking spot, a view of the trailhead.

Starting up the Adams Head Trail.

View back toward some hoodoos to the north, seen just after reaching the ridgeline.

Ascending the south ridge of Adams Head along a great trail.

Views to the west.

Progress along the ridgeline, Adams Head seen ahead.

Adams Head on the left.

A nice viewpoint along the ridge.

Junction with the Hunt Trail. We kept right to ascend to Adams Head.

Making progress up the final bit to Adams Head.

View back at some cool hoodoos on the mountain slopes.

Adams Head just ahead.

Adams Head summit, view south.

Adams Head summit, view southwest. Hancock Peak and Miras Nipple seen center and left.

Adams Head summit, view west.

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