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1.6 miles
Distance
2,638 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
2,621 ft
Altitude change
5,323 ft
Altitude min
5,323 ft
Altitude start
7,943 ft
Altitude end
30.6%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
104.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
456 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat

Hounds Tooth Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Twin Peaks Wilderness
    Cottonwood Heights, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Hiking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #341 in Hiking [+]
    • #32416 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #24 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #695 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T4 Alpine Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow

Straight up the mountain to a crag of rock locals call the Hounds Tooth.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Hounds Tooth Trail Reports

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Jun 26, 2025 @ 9:38pm
Jun 26, 2025
It’s pretty dusty and somewhat rocky, not terrible though, you can still make it to the top.
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on Jun 26, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.72 (1 votes)
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      Directions to hounds-tooth trailhead (40.612960, -111.785940)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hounds Tooth located?
      Hounds Tooth is located in Twin Peaks Wilderness, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, United States. It is part of the Twin Peaks Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.61296, -111.78594.
      ▼ How hard is Hounds Tooth?
      Hounds Tooth is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 30.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hounds Tooth?
      Hounds Tooth has 2,638 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,323 ft to 7,944 ft.
      ▼ Is Hounds Tooth a point to point trail?
      Hounds Tooth is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hounds Tooth?
      Hounds Tooth is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hounds Tooth?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Hounds Tooth. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Hounds Tooth? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hounds Tooth are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Hounds Tooth?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 39 minutes to hike Hounds Tooth. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hounds Tooth?
      Hounds Tooth is a very popular trail. There have been 104 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 141 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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