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Pfeifferhorn Peak (Little Matterhorn)
Hiking Trail
Hard
9.44 mi
3,906 ft
This is a strenuous, but classic hike that contains a mix of shaded forrest and high alpine environments.
This is a 9 mile round trip hike through the heart of the Wasatch mountains. The pinnacle of the outing is the summit of the mighty Pfeifferhorn peak with almost 4,000 feet of elevation gain. The route has it all with wooded and shady old road grades and single track trail through the upper alpine. There are some gorgeous lakes to enjoy along the way and fantastic views of the city from the top of the summit. It's well marked but there are a few exposed sections where you'll need to focus as you scramble along a rocky ridge before reaching the final summit push. Written by FATMAP Official
This is a 9 mile round trip hike through the heart of the Wasatch mountains. The pinnacle of the outing is the summit of the mighty Pfeifferhorn peak with almost 4,000 feet of elevation gain. The route has it all with wooded and shady old road grades and single track trail through the upper alpine. There are some gorgeous lakes to enjoy along the way and fantastic views of the city from the top of the summit. It's well marked but there are a few exposed sections where you'll need to focus as you scramble along a rocky ridge before reaching the final summit push. Written by FATMAP Official
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfeifferhorn Climb | 5.16 mi | 3,707 ft | 13.3% |
| Parking Lot to Maybird/Red Pine Fork | 2.57 mi | 1,358 ft | 9.8% |
| Parking Lot to Red Pine | 3.36 mi | 1,998 ft | 11.0% |
| Trailhead Sign to White Pine/Red Pine Fork | 0.89 mi | 410 ft | 8.5% |
| Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd Climb | 0.96 mi | 463 ft | 9.1% |
| Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd Climb | 0.56 mi | 197 ft | 6.4% |
| fork to red pine lake | 2.58 mi | 1,552 ft | 11.3% |
| Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd Climb | 0.54 mi | 341 ft | 11.9% |
| Silver Lake Trail Climb | 0.31 mi | 144 ft | 8.7% |
| Silver Lake Trail Climb | 1.32 mi | 1,270 ft | 17.8% |
| Silver Lake Trail Climb | 0.36 mi | 420 ft | 21.5% |
| Summit climb | 0.13 mi | 328 ft | 45.5% |