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Summary: The Bair canyon trail Is an awesome hiking trail but is a little tougher than average This trail is also the site of the infamous Bair Gutsman race, a 10 mile mountain race held here each year in august. Bair Canyon is also a nice approach to the Great Western Trail and Mt. Francis. This trail is still one of the undiscovered wonders of the Wasatch mountains. Hiking this trail, one enjoys the peaceful sounds of the creek cascading it’s way down the mountain. Small picnic or camp spots can be found along the way to rest or spend the night. The trial is steepest near the top but the reward is incredible when you see the view of the Great Salt lake and the mountains to the west. So weather you are training for an extreme endurance race of just a lazy hike in the mountains you can find it on the Bair trail. Trailhead: From Highway 89 in the Kaysville Fruit Heights area Turn on to Mountain road, proceeded east on East Oaks drive Turn left on 1800 East. At the end of the road you will see a sign that reads “Trail Head parking” Turn right you will find good parking at the top of a steep lane where the trail begins. (Lat:41.03022 Lon:-111.89762) Trail Guides for Bair Canyon Trail: Hiking Utah by Dave Hall and Ann Seifert (Falcon Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: Ogden Ranger District 507 25th Street, Suite 103, Ogden, Utah 84401; 801-625-511 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Matty Ross, who has posted 26 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by jw on 10/23/2009 I hiked this with my friend earlier this month. We didn't go all the way up because the weather was getting nasty. But it was so beautiful with all the fall colors. I can't wait to go back. Maybe in the spring. And. It's spelled BAER.
Reviewed by JC on 9/24/2009 Hiked this on Aug. 29, 2009. We saw no trace of human foot prints, on this narrow grown in trail. Cob webs in your face being the 1st one to up the trail in the morning. Started at 6am with headlamps. I took an out of shape buddy and he stopped like every 100 feet. Took 6 hours the top. I left him at the top, and came down by myself in 2 hours. So if you are in good shape, like me, you could make it up in 3 to 3.5 hours. The trail is easy the up until you get to the third river crossing. Then its the headwall, very few switchbacks, all the way up to the 4 wheeler trail on the ridge. The trail brings you out just north of the towers.
Reviewed by Tim on 7/8/2008 looking to see if anyone has done the Bairgutsman recently and if so is this hike the actual course? and how did you come down? I wanted to check it out before signing up if there are any spots left that is. if not, this will be great training. thanks! 
Reviewed by Jay on 11/17/2007 Right near my house; I hiked it just part of the way up for an overnight camping trip, and I definately want to hike it all the way up, and maybe even do the gutsman... Beautiful view, even just a quarter mile up from the trailhead, I just stood there for five minutes because it was so beautiful!
Reviewed by Kevin on 2/8/2007 this trail has a wide variety of trail settings, scrub oak, pines, fern fields, and open bare terrain with rocks! it is beautiful and a great hike! 
Reviewed by Kim on 7/17/2006 Hard but a great hike, didn't like how overgrown the trail was so we did get scratched up like no other.
Reviewed by Brooke on 6/27/2006 I have Run The Bair Gutsman 2 times and i am for sure doing it again this year! it is way FUN! (i was 9 the 1st time i ran it! Oh ya!)
Reviewed by Dave on 5/31/2006 Excellent review, real name is actually Baer Canyon. (Even though it was named after a John Bair) Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Utah Hiking, Utah Trails, Utah Hikes, Davis County Hiking, Davis County Trails, Davis County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||