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The Pfeifferhorn is a majestic triangularly-shaped peak of 11,326 feet, which is located in the most isolated part of the Lone Peak Wilderness of the Wasatch mountain range. The easy access, proximity to alpine lakes, plus a short trail, make it a popular hike year-round. The easiest route involves moderately steep hiking and a short 3rd class section. Since only a few mountains in the Wasatch are higher than Pfeifferhorn, the rewards are breathtaking views of the Salt Lake Valley and surrounding mountains. The summit makes an excellent winter mountaineering adventure. Also, mountain goats can be frequently seen above Upper Red Pine Lake. P f e i f f e r h o r n The Pfeifferhorn is recorded as “Little Matterhorn” on USGS maps. The mountain is known as the Pfeifferhorn, in honor of Chuck Pfeiffer, a local climber who was the leader of the Wasatch Club. Photo by Alex Rudd The easiest and most popular route is the East Ridge via Red Pine Lake trail up Little Cottonwood Canyon. The trail is approximately 3 miles to lower Red Pine Lake and roughly 1/2 mile to the upper Red Pine Lake. From here proceed southwest up the steep talus slope to the top of the "false summit". A well-defined trail should be visible here in the absence of snow. Continue west along the ridge through a series of large boulders to a second steep slope. You can either wrap around this slope to the south and switch-back up to the summit (easier) or just continue west ‘til you reach the summit (steep). Another way to climb Pfeifferhorn is to hike in through Maybird Gulch. A small footbridge breaks off to the right from the Red Pine Lake trail and will take you into Maybird. You will pass 3 small lakes nestled under the Hogum Divide with the Pfeifferhorn rising straight ahead. Once past the uppermost lake, you will find yourself in a large boulder field (granite talus), which is difficult and slow to cross. At the other side, a steep scramble will take you to the summit base. You can make a loop trip starting at Maybird Gulch, climbing to the peak, then down by way of Upper/Lower Red Pine Lakes or vice-versa. (From summitpost.org) 38
Photo by Julie Kilgore Julie, Cassie, Heidi and Will Enjoy the Seldom-Visited Rocky Mouth Peak The Rocky Mouth Trail is a great short hike to get out and cool off on a hot summer day. The Trail head is located at 11300 South Wasatch Blvd. You park in the Wasatch Trail Head Lot, then ascend a railroad tie staircase to the subdivision road. The road curves to the left and on the right, in-between 2 houses, is the trail. The initial hill is quite steep, but manageable. It levels off to another incline, then follows a foot path to the left, around some snarled Cottonwood trees, past a sealed mine shaft, and another rock formation that has a small cave, but not large enough to enter. Then up another small incline and the falls will be in full view. This hike is so short you could even pack in a light camping chair, so you would have a nice place to sit and enjoy the view. 39
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