Dude Benchmark Peak Trail is a 11.2 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near North Salt Lake, Utah that offers scenic views and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and trail running and is best used from May until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
April 3, 2021All sun no water
February 25, 2021January 1, 2021December 11, 2020Almost made it. don’t hike in your rain coat.
October 15, 2020great trail and amazing views
June 2, 2020Loved this hike! I started around 7am and only ran into two other hikers during the 5 hours I was hiking, so it was full of solitude. There are some stretches with some low trees that provide some slight shade. Otherwise, you’re pretty much on a ridge for the entire hike, and the views get better and better. It’s very steep for the first mile of the climb and the last mile but very chill in between. The end of the AllTrails map isn’t a super obvious place, but if you turn left and scramble slightly up, there’s a nice place to stop and enjoy the view. I’ll definitely be back to do this again, but you can easily just do part of the trail and turn around early and still get a great experience.
May 25, 2020Nice hike.
May 9, 20205/9/20 Great trail for running or biking. Starts level until the first hill, then it’s a hard slog for about the next mile. Lots of inclines and declines up to the peak. Good training.
August 25, 2019Some hikes are fun. Some are just tough; this was the latter. Super steep start and uneven terrain throughout. No shade, bring lots of water, sunscreen, and a “can do” mentality.
June 15, 2019Started at 6:15am to beat the heat! Definitely recommend bringing extra water - there are a few pockets of shade when you’re walking through the scrub oak, but overall you’re pretty exposed. Gorgeous views throughout. Very peaceful hike.
June 15, 2019The first climb is fairly steep and difficult. Did not run into many bugs during the entire hike. Rewarded with solid views along the way. Bring Sun protection as there is not many shaded areas of the trail.
May 26, 2019Dude... It was an awesome time. Got poured on, lots of wind, lots of sunshine. lots of uphill and downhill both ways. be careful if you decide to climb the rocks that are after the peak (you'll see a trail that still continues after you get to the peak). muddy in some areas but they're avoidable. most of the way was rocky and dry dirt. totalled at 13 miles for me.
April 27, 2019Really fun; I started at Ensign Park. Climbing to the cell towers at City Creek peak is the hard part. A good amount of rocky double track from there, steep in places. Lots of high points and great views in all directions the whole way.
April 8, 2019
First to ReviewFun Trail! I actually made a loop out of it by going north on the way back. Tried to submit the trail, but didn't take for whatever reason.
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