These are 2 separate summits of the same mountain that form one of Utah Valley’s big “7 Peaks.”

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The mountain is the 44th most prominent in Utah.

I don’t remember much about this hike except that 1) I did it with Clara, 2) it was late August 2009, and 3) it was a surprisingly beautiful and fun hike.

We first hiked Santaquin Peak via the Loafer Mountain Trail. Then we dropped back down to the saddle between Santaquin and Loafer and went straight up Loafer from there.

Loafer Mountain Trail map

Loafer Mountain Trail map

View from somewhere near the start of the hike.

View from somewhere near the start of the hike.

Clara pondering. Random horses in the background.

Clara pondering. Random horses in the background. Santaquin Peak is on the left (I think) and Loafer Mountain on the right.

Looking up toward Santaquin Peak (left) and Loafer Mountain (right). Beautiful scenery up there.

Looking up toward Santaquin Peak (left) and Loafer Mountain (right). Beautiful scenery up there.

Clara on top with Utah Lake in the background.

Clara on top with Utah Lake in the background.

Looking north to Provo Peak.

Looking north to Provo Peak and Mt. Timpanogos.

The top of Santaquin Peak from the top of Loafer Mountain.

The top of Santaquin Peak from the top of Loafer Mountain. You can see the Loafer Mountain Trail trail clearly.