Gobblers Knob via Butler Fork Trail in Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT

Hike Gobblers Knob via Butler Fork Trail Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT

Class 1 8.2 miles 3100 gain 3-5 hrs Out + Back Jun 30, 2021
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We parked at the Butler Fork Trailhead and headed north on the wonderfully maintained Butler Fork Trail, which was kept a very moderate great due to switchbacks, with one short exception. We kept left at a junction (right leads to Dog Lake) and continued west. The trail switchbacked through aspens and wrapped around the southern base of Gobblers Knob before reaching the saddle separating Mount Raymond from Gobblers Knob, Baker Pass. From here a steep trail led to the false summit of Gobblers Knob, and then the short distance brought us to the true summit. We returned the way we came. As you'll see in photos below, we lucked out and the wildflowers were gorgeous.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
Elevation
Prominence
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Gobblers Knob
10246 ft
1486 rise

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Butler Fork Trailhead.
Butler Fork Trailhead.
The trail was lush and well-maintained.
The trail was lush and well-maintained.
View back a short, steep section along the trail.
View back a short, steep section along the trail.
Entering the Mount Olympus Wilderness.
Entering the Mount Olympus Wilderness.
Junction, keep left.
Junction, keep left.
Ascending to the start of the switchbacks.
Ascending to the start of the switchbacks.
View back.
View back.
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A bunch of switchbacks lead generally west.
A bunch of switchbacks lead generally west.
Along the southeast slopes of Gobblers Knob.
Along the southeast slopes of Gobblers Knob.
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We emerged on the southern ridge of Gobblers Knob, which is visible top right. Mount Raymond seen top left.
We emerged on the southern ridge of Gobblers Knob, which is visible top right. Mount Raymond seen top left.
View south toward Twin Peaks Broad Fork.
View south toward Twin Peaks Broad Fork.
Beautiful wildflowers as the trail leads briefly along the south ridge.
Beautiful wildflowers as the trail leads briefly along the south ridge.
Mount Raymond poking out top left.
Mount Raymond poking out top left.
Another shot back.
Another shot back.
Junction, keep left.
Junction, keep left.
Wrapping along the southern slope of Gobblers Knob.
Wrapping along the southern slope of Gobblers Knob.
View back as we wrap around Gobblers Knob's southern slope. You can see Kessler Peak in the center.
View back as we wrap around Gobblers Knob's southern slope. You can see Kessler Peak in the center.
Mount Raymond top left.
Mount Raymond top left.
A pretty aspen grove.
A pretty aspen grove.
Approaching Baker Saddle, which separates Gobblers Knob from Mount Raymond.
Approaching Baker Saddle, which separates Gobblers Knob from Mount Raymond.
Ascending Gobblers Knob.
Ascending Gobblers Knob.
View back toward Baker Saddle (right).
View back toward Baker Saddle (right).
Pretty steep trail up Gobblers Knob.
Pretty steep trail up Gobblers Knob.
Another shot back, Mount Raymond top center.
Another shot back, Mount Raymond top center.
Wider shot of the scenery.
Wider shot of the scenery.
Approaching the false summit of Gobblers Knob.
Approaching the false summit of Gobblers Knob.
Another shot back, it was quite pretty.
Another shot back, it was quite pretty.
Continuing from the false summit to the true summit, seen center.
Continuing from the false summit to the true summit, seen center.
Gobblers Knob summit, view west along the ridge, the way we came.
Gobblers Knob summit, view west along the ridge, the way we came.
Gobblers Knob, view east.
Gobblers Knob, view east.

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