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Summary: This trail leads to one of the most scenic and most frequently visited peaks on the south side of Little Cottonwood canyon. By frequently visited I mean that you will probably not see more than one group of hikers on the upper portion of the trail on a summer weekend. There are several good guidebooks that describe the hike in great detail. The majority of the hike is on a well-maintained and easy to follow trail. The portion of trail between Lower Red Pine Lake and the Alpine Ridge is only slightly difficult to follow, but the direction of travel is obvious and should keep you near the correct path. Above Upper Red Pine lake follow the faint steep ridge that leads to the Alpine Ridge. There is a trail, but it is faint and hard to follow. Once you've obtained the Alpine Ridge the rest of path to the summit is strait-forward. Trailhead: From Salt Lake City, take I-215 south until you reach the 6200 South exit. Turn right onto Wasatch Boulevard and follow it to the its intersection with Big Cottonwood Canyon. Continue south up Little Cottonwood Canyon for another 8.6 miles to the White Pine trailhead on the south side of the road. (Lat:40.53333 Lon:-111.71) Trail Guides for Pfeifferhorn: Regular Route: Hiking the Wasatch by John Veranth (University of Utah Press) Utah Favorite Hiking Trails by David Day (Rincon Publishing Company) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Wasatch-Cache National Forest (801) 466-6411 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Rob Brinkerhoff, who has posted 33 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by DH on 7/16/2007 This is a remarkable hike for those in good shape, and the ultimate views are spectacular. There is some exposure on the narrow ridge leading to the final push to the summit. Total hike time more like 6.5 to 7 hours. 
Reviewed by JD on 7/9/2007 Great hike with views that make the pain worth it. On the return I dropped into Maybird which was beautiful but tricky to get down the skree field just below the ridge. 2 guys were glissading down the snow 100 yards west of me and I was jealous at how fast they were descending...and having a great time as well. I had a bit of a hard time finding the trail to Red Pine that my map showed to start near the 3rd lake down from the top. I had to backtrack a couple of times before I found it.
Reviewed by Tomj on 5/30/2006 I did this Hike Last Summer, and I enjoyed it. The views are spectacular. When I went in Late June there were still snowfields between the two Red Pine Lakes. The Snowfields were probably better than navigating the Boulders below the snow. The ridge really wore me out. Make sure you save some energy for the final ascent. We saw a couple of white mountain goats! This hike is pretty strenuous. 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, Salt Lake County Hiking, Salt Lake County Trails, Salt Lake County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||