Thayne Peak via Thaynes Canyon Trail in Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT

Hike Thayne Peak via Thaynes Canyon Trail Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT

Class 1 6.8 miles 2900 gain 2-4 hrs Out + Back Aug 18, 2018
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My goal was to reach Thayne Peak, and the Thaynes Canyon Trail seemed the most efficient way to get there. Thaynes Canyon is a lush canyon with rock outcrops and typical Wasatch trail foliage encroachment, but it's in great shape and easy to follow. All junctions were marked by nice signs. Eventually the trail bisects the Desolation Trail, which I followed east. There were some nice tree-obstructed views of Millcreek Canyon along the way. The Desolation Trail curves south once it reaches the saddle on the south side of Thayne Peak. At this turn I located a social trail that led to Thaynes Peak's summit. From the summit, you can see the jagged Wildcat Ridge, as well as Mount Olympus, Mount Raymond, and Gobblers Knob.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
Elevation
Prominence
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Thayne Peak
8656 ft
416 rise

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Starting up the Desolation Trail. The trail splits shortly after, take the Thaynes Canyon Trail.
Starting up the Desolation Trail. The trail splits shortly after, take the Thaynes Canyon Trail.
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Lush and pretty greenery up Thaynes Canyon.
Lush and pretty greenery up Thaynes Canyon.
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Thaynes Canyon is pretty lush.
Thaynes Canyon is pretty lush.
Pretty early on, the Thaynes Canyon Trail meets with the Desolation Trail. Stick to the Thaynes Canyon Trail.
Pretty early on, the Thaynes Canyon Trail meets with the Desolation Trail. Stick to the Thaynes Canyon Trail.
Ascending Thaynes Canyon.
Ascending Thaynes Canyon.
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A steep section with Thaynes Canyon.
A steep section with Thaynes Canyon.
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Eventually, the Thaynes Canyon Trail bumps into the Desolation Trail. I followed it east and it does a few switchbacks to get below the summit of Thayne Peak.
Eventually, the Thaynes Canyon Trail bumps into the Desolation Trail. I followed it east and it does a few switchbacks to get below the summit of Thayne Peak.
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There's Thayne Peak! A few switchbacks to go.
There's Thayne Peak! A few switchbacks to go.
Views along the Desolation Trail.
Views along the Desolation Trail.
Thayne Peak ahead.
Thayne Peak ahead.
A social trail leading up Thayne Peak, starting from the peak's south saddle.
A social trail leading up Thayne Peak, starting from the peak's south saddle.
The steep social trail up Thayne Peak, looking toward Mount Raymond (center).
The steep social trail up Thayne Peak, looking toward Mount Raymond (center).
Approaching Thayne Peak summit.
Approaching Thayne Peak summit.
Thayne Peak summit looking toward the Wildcat Ridge. Mt. Olympus far right, Mt. Raymond far left.
Thayne Peak summit looking toward the Wildcat Ridge. Mt. Olympus far right, Mt. Raymond far left.
Close-up of Mt. Raymond (right) and Gobblers Knob (left).
Close-up of Mt. Raymond (right) and Gobblers Knob (left).
Close-up of Mt. Olympus. There wasn't a few to the north looking toward Millcreek Canyon - trees obscured any view.
Close-up of Mt. Olympus. There wasn't a few to the north looking toward Millcreek Canyon - trees obscured any view.

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