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rockgremlin · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 4057 Location: Hotel California

I am comparing beta for Twin Peaks. High in Utah says that the Twin Peaks rise to 11,433, and 11,489. They have a nifty little map drawn up showing the location of Twin Peaks being right on the county line separating Salt Lake and Utah counties, DUE SOUTH of Snowbird ski resort. In fact, they tell you to park at Snowbird, and hike up the southern slope.

But if you consult a topo map, the Twin Peaks rise to 11,330, and 11,328, and are located NORTHWEST of Snowbird ski resort. The only peaks due south of Snowbird are: Thunder Mountain, Mt Baldy, and White Baldy.

Hey High in Utah guys: I'm callin you out!!! Methinks you are publishing bad beta!! :nono:

Can someone else back me up??

stefan · Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Posts: 4650 Location: somewhere

rockgremlin wrote: I am comparing beta for Twin Peaks. High in Utah says that the Twin Peaks rise to 11,433, and 11,489. They have a nifty little map drawn up showing the location of Twin Peaks being right on the county line separating Salt Lake and Utah counties, DUE SOUTH of Snowbird ski resort. In fact, they tell you to park at Snowbird, and hike up the southern slope.

But if you consult a topo map, the Twin Peaks rise to 11,330, and 11,328, and are located NORTHWEST of Snowbird ski resort. The only peaks due south of Snowbird are: Thunder Mountain, Mt Baldy, and White Baldy.

RG there are two sets of twin peaks. one is part of snowbird, dividing little cottonwood and american fork ... these are due south of snowbird and are 11,433, and 11,489. sometimes called "american fork twin peaks"
here's someone's photo of them ...

the other set is the twin peaks (broads fork twin peaks) you see from the salt lake valley, the beautiful alp-like sharp peaks. these are between big and little cottonwood canyons and are due northwest from snowbird which rise to 11,330, and 11,328 ... these form the twin peaks wilderness area. here's a photo i took from near the top of olympus looking across to the "northern" twin peaks.

Scott P · Joined: 14 Dec 2005 Posts: 1743

Quote: RG there are two sets of twin peaks .

Actually three sets in Salt Lake County alone :eek2: ! See the map links:

http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=40.79472&lon=-111.84028

http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=40.59389&lon=-111.72028

http://www.topozone.com/map.asp?lat=40.55194&lon=-111.65583

Look how many are in Utah alone!!

http://www.topozone.com/viewmaps.asp?method=place&placename=Twin+Peaks&statefips=49

stefan · Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Posts: 4650 Location: somewhere

right, the third set are also known as the "avenues twin peaks" since they adjacent to the "avenues" area of salt lake. i grew up very near them, but they are very small by comparison, so i didn't bring them up.

yeah, try looking up bear or eagle or deer anything in alaska ... sheesh, they need to be a little more original up there.

rockgremlin · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 4057 Location: Hotel California

Aha!! Thank you!! I started off reading Climb-Utah's description, and then went to the High in Utah description. I at first thought they were referring to the same peaks. :roll:

Scott P · Joined: 14 Dec 2005 Posts: 1743

Rockgremlin, meet me at Silver Lake and I'll explain it all to you. :naughty:

rockgremlin · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 4057 Location: Hotel California

Which Silver Lake? :lol8:

rockgremlin · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 4057 Location: Hotel California

Why aren't the American Fork Twin Peaks designated on an atlas? They designated Storm Mountain, but not the highest peaks in SL county? :crazycobasa:

James_B_Wads2000 · Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:19 am Post subject:

stefan wrote:
yeah, try looking up bear or eagle or deer anything in alaska ... sheesh, they need to be a little more original up there.

Or in Utah look up Cottonwood wash/canyon, Bald or Baldy peak and Dry creek or dry fork.

James

stefan · Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Posts: 4650 Location: somewhere

James_B_Wads2000 wrote:
Or in Utah look up Cottonwood wash/canyon, Bald or Baldy peak and Dry creek or dry fork.

right!!

rockgremlin, so which are you planning to hike? the broadsfork twins i imagine. hopefully the air will be clear for you. it's a pretty spectacular peak. though i think the hike to the saddle between the twins and sunrise (o'sullivan) is a little sketchy (loose rock/dirt).

rockgremlin · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 4057 Location: Hotel California

I'm shooting for the American Fork Twins - in keeping with my goal of hiking all the highest peaks in all Utah counties.

Wish me luck. Wanna come?

stefan · Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Posts: 4650 Location: somewhere

rockgremlin wrote: I'm shooting for the American Fork Twins - in keeping with my goal of hiking all the highest peaks in all Utah counties.

Wish me luck. Wanna come?

right on! highest peaks, i see, well those have a spectacular view as well. i love the view of the NE aspect of timpanogos. if you had a car shuttle, you could hike up to the twins, west along the ridge, and down white pine or even red pine if you have the time/energy/desire. i'd love to come with you, but i won't be able to sorry.

Iceaxe · Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 7793 Location: Local Bordello

AF Twins are easy if you ride the tram up :2thumbs:

The traverse of Hidden Peak, AF Twin and Red Baldy is known as the "Bullion Divide".

:popcorn:

James_B_Wads2000 · Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:25 am Post subject:

rockgremlin wrote: I'm shooting for the American Fork Twins - in keeping with my goal of hiking all the highest peaks in all Utah counties.

Wish me luck. Wanna come?

What route are you going to do?

rockgremlin · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 4057 Location: Hotel California

Probably the route outlined in High in Utah, since I know of no other route (this being my first time).