Driving down to Wolf Creek Pass on Hwy 35 from Duchesne Ridge with the Uintas in the distance.
Maverick on Wolf Creek Peak.
Distance: Drive up
Elevation Gain: Drive-up
Summit Elevation: 10,212 feet
Prominence: 506 feet
Access: Most any vehicle to within a mile.
Heber Mountain is a perfect driving tour with outstanding views. Even with a 2WD vehicle, you can get close to the summit to allow a nice easy hike to the top.
Heber Mountain
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Access:
Take Utah Hwy 35 east of the Francis-Kamas area to the Mill Hollow turnoff (Forest Road #054) and follow this road past the reservoir and campground. At the pass, just past the Duchesne Ridge turn-off, is a spur road cutting to the right reaching the ridge just above you. Once on the ridge, turn left and drive approximately 3 miles to the summit. Most cars should be able to make it to the last 2 miles or so. After that, high clearance is probably needed. Right before the summit is a big dip that must be driven over but the walk up from there is trivial. There are two summits, drove up both. The views NE are limited but can be seen on the way back down.
West from Heber Mountain to Bald Knoll and the Wasatch back
View south toward Currant Creek Peak
View toward Heber City from Heber Mountain
Heber Mountain from Bald Knoll
Looking toward the back of the Wasatch Mountains.
Views near Heber Mountain.
Views near Heber Mountain.
Views near Heber Mountain.
West from Heber Mountain to Bald Knoll.