Champlin Peak in Gilson Mountains BLM, UT

Hike Champlin Peak Gilson Mountains BLM, UT

Class 1 2.1 miles 1300 gain <1 hr Out + Back Jul 15, 2019
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Champlin Peak was a surprisingly pretty little excursion to a remote, grassy peak on the edge of Utah's West Desert. The dirt roads to the trailhead were easy for any car (except the last quarter mile). From the trailhead, a deteriorating double-track took me steeply south up a ridge. The road disappeared and there wasn't a trail, but it's obvious where to go since the ridge just continues steeply to the summit. The views were great and the hike felt it was over too quickly.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
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Prominence
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Champlin Peak
7504 ft
2254 rise

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The trailhead, a fence. I guess with a better vehicle you could go farther up, but it gets really steep shortly. Champlin Peak visible center.
The trailhead, a fence. I guess with a better vehicle you could go farther up, but it gets really steep shortly. Champlin Peak visible center.
A bit of walking on overgrown doubletrack before starting up the steep ridge leading to Champlin Peak.
A bit of walking on overgrown doubletrack before starting up the steep ridge leading to Champlin Peak.
Looking back down the old road as it fades away. My tiny orange car is in the center.
Looking back down the old road as it fades away. My tiny orange car is in the center.
Champlin Peak ahead.
Champlin Peak ahead.
Along the ridge. No scrambling, just steep and grassy.
Along the ridge. No scrambling, just steep and grassy.
Looking back down the ridge. My car is on the left somewhere.
Looking back down the ridge. My car is on the left somewhere.
Champlin Peak just ahead.
Champlin Peak just ahead.
Another shot looking back, just below the summit. You can see Mt. Nebo out there on the top right.
Another shot looking back, just below the summit. You can see Mt. Nebo out there on the top right.
Last bit to Champlin Peak summit.
Last bit to Champlin Peak summit.
Champlin Peak, view northwest.
Champlin Peak, view northwest.
Champlin Peak, view northeast.
Champlin Peak, view northeast.
Champlin Peak, view south. Fool Creek Peak visible in the distance.
Champlin Peak, view south. Fool Creek Peak visible in the distance.

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