Gad Valley Trail - Salt Lake City, UT

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Gad Valley Trail

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Gad Valley Trail is within Snowbird Ski Resort. The trail begins at the base of the Gad 1 or the Mid-Gad lifts. There is a portion of the log worm fence that was placed there many years ago by the cattlemen to help keep their livestock in the upper bowls of the drainage. The massive American Fork Twin Peaks at the head of the valley backdrop this glaciated cirque. The Twins rise to a height of 11,489 feet, the highest peaks in the Wasatch Range east of Salt Lake City. Three small lakes are located in the valley and several springs emerge from the boulder fields at the foot of the Twins. There are several extension hikes that can be taken out of Gad Valley.

This moderately difficult 3.7 mile trail gains 2,832 feet in elevation and receives frequent use. It takes about 3 hours to complete the trail one way.

Facilities: There are no facilities provided at Gad Valley Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Summer and early fall is the best time to visit Gad Valley Trail.

Fees: No fees are charged to visit this trail.

Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Horses and motorized vehicles are prohibited.

Directions: To reach Gad Valley Trail from Salt Lake City, take Little Cottonwood Canyon Road (9400 South Wasatch Blvd) about 6.5 miles up the canyon. Take Snowbird entry 2 to Snowbird Center. Trail begins on the plaza at skiers bridge, or take entry 1 and begin at the base of Gad 1 or Mid-Gad lifts.

Map: Click here for a map to Gad Valley Trail

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Gad Valley Trail.

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Gad Valley Trail

Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Address

Salt Lake Ranger District-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

6944 South 3000 East

Salt Lake City, Utah 84121

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General: (801) 733-2660

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