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2.6 miles
Distance
1,615 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
01:09:45
Avg time
1,603 ft
Altitude change
8,042 ft
Altitude min
9,645 ft
Altitude max
8,042 ft
Altitude start
9,646 ft
Altitude end
11.7%
Grade
-11%
Grade max
49.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
417 ft
Distance down
400 ft
Distance flat
01:09:45
Avg time

Red Pine Lake Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lone Peak Wilderness Area
    Sandy, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #422 in Hiking [+]
    • #5201 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T4 Alpine Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    uinta-wasatch-cache national forest

This is a hike-only trail that crosses into the Lone Peak Wilderness boundary. Super rocky trail makes for a great hike all the way up to Red Pine Lake with stunning views of Little Cottonwood Canyon and the city below.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 46 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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Red Pine Lake Trail Reports

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Aug 13, 2026 @ 9:53am (America/Boise)
Aug 13, 2026
 Less dusty with the rain
Jul 5, 2026 @ 5:21pm (America/Denver)
Jul 5, 2026
 All clear!
Jun 2, 2025 @ 7:38am
Jun 2, 2025
 The last 1.5 miles is covered in several feet of snow. Lake is still ice covered as of May 30, 2025
Jul 27, 2023 @ 11:24pm
Jul 27, 2023
Jun 23, 2023 @ 3:55pm
Jun 23, 2023
 Just after White Pine Creek there is a short stretch that is very wet. Above that the trail is clear and dry for about a mile, then begins...
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Ideal
Avg: 4.01 (3 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Red Pine Lake located?
        Red Pine Lake is located in Lone Peak Wilderness Area, Sandy, Utah, United States. It is part of the Lone Peak Wilderness Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.5661, -111.6894.
        ▼ How hard is Red Pine Lake?
        Red Pine Lake is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 11.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Pine Lake?
        Red Pine Lake has 1,615 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,042 ft to 9,645 ft.
        ▼ Is Red Pine Lake a point to point trail?
        Red Pine Lake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Red Pine Lake?
        Red Pine Lake is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Pine Lake?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Red Pine Lake. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Red Pine Lake?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Red Pine Lake are:
        • August (34 activities)
        • September (29 activities)
        • July (26 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Red Pine Lake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Pine Lake are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike Red Pine Lake?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 25 minutes to hike Red Pine Lake. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Red Pine Lake?
        Red Pine Lake is a very popular trail. There have been 1,970 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,898 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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