Mount Peale Trail

Route Description for Mount Peale Trail

The Mount Peale trail is a rewarding route for experienced hikers. This trail requires that hikers be adept at both route-finding and light scrambling. Good hiking shoes are an absolute must on this trail, and we highly recommend bringing along a map or a GPS device as this trail is not marked. The hike up to the summit of Mount Peale gets little traffic and is a great way to get some solo adventure time in the Utah desert. The views from this hike are more than worth the effort. Mount Peale provides a great vantage point overlooking Moab, Arches National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Canyonlands National Park.

From the top of La Sal Pass, look for the Mount Peale/Burlfriends trailhead on the north side of the road. Follow the path northeast for 0.8 km to the divide. Take the right path here; the path to your left leads up to the summit of Mount Tukuhnikivatz. Follow the path another 0.3 km to where it meets up with La Sal Creek. Turn left and follow the creekbed northward for 0.8 km to the Mount Peale campground. At the campground, continue following the creekbed northward past the treeline; after about 1.0 km the trail will cut eastward to the saddle. The summit is just another 0.6 km east from the saddle.

At the summit of Mount Peale, take a moment to admire the stunning views. It can be a bit chilly up top, so bring an extra layer so you can properly enjoy your time on the summit. When you are ready to head home, follow the same trail back out to the parking area at La Sal Pass.