Champlin Peak

Gilson Mountains BLM, UT Great Basin (Utah West Desert)

Trip stats

Distance
2.1 mi
Net Gain
1,300 ft
Time
<1 hrs
YDS Rating
Class 1
Route
Out/Back
Peaks
1

Ratings out of 10

Effort
1.5/10
Personality
4/10
Beauty
5/10
Solitude
3.6/10
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Peaks on this hike

Summits listed in route order

  1. Champlin Peak
    7,504′ elevation · 2,254′ prominence

Route map + Trailhead

Trailhead Coordinates

39.627290, -112.213760

The directions link below drops a pin on the trailhead coordinates and lets Google Maps pick the route. If the drive has rough roads or access issues that GPS nav might get wrong, I cover that in my trip report.

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Trip report

Jul 15, 2019 — 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.

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Photos

12 photos

  1. 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.
  2. A bit of walking on overgrown doubletrack before starting up the steep ridge leading to Champlin Peak.
  3. Looking back down the old road as it fades away. My tiny orange car is in the center.
  4. Champlin Peak ahead.
  5. Along the ridge. No scrambling, just steep and grassy.
  6. Looking back down the ridge. My car is on the left somewhere.
  7. Champlin Peak just ahead.
  8. Another shot looking back, just below the summit. You can see Mt. Nebo out there on the top right.
  9. Last bit to Champlin Peak summit.
  10. Champlin Peak, view northwest.
  11. Champlin Peak, view northeast.
  12. Champlin Peak, view south. Fool Creek Peak visible in the distance.

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GPX track

Champlin Peak GPX route and driving track

The complete GPX track is available to download, so you can load the route straight into your navigation app or device. The trip report, route info, photos and planning details stay free.

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