Looking West to Cascade/Provo Peak area

Hiking up

Looking South from Bald Knoll toward Current Creek Peak

Red Creek Mtn.
1,295 feet of prominence.

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Distance: 1 mile
Elevation Gain: 400 feet
Summit Elevation: 10,091 feet
Access rating: Level 3

This nice easy hike gives everyone something. The trail is easy to follow, there is scenery the entire way and the summit is interesting. On top is a benchmark and a triangulation structure as well. You may even find painted rocks from the LDS Girls Camp below to the north. This summit is the biggest hike from that camp as the trial continues in that direction (private property of the camp marked in red on the map). I have stayed in the camp one weekend, with electricity, outdoor kitchens and flush toilets/showers; I would not call it a camp, more like a retreat! Anyway, the views are very nice from the summit and other hiking/driving opportunities exist in the area.

Bald Knoll

Route:

A hikers/ATV trail follows the old overgrown roadway all the way to the summit. The route is easy for kids until near the end where it climbs quite steeply up grassy slopes. There are several places with shade along the way.

Access:

Take Utah Hwy 35 east of the Francis-Kamas area to the Mill Hollow turnoff (Forest Road #054) and follow this road past the reservoir and campground. At the pass, just past the Duchesne Ridge turn-off, the road will drop but continue south back on top of the ridge. As it does this, look for a road cutting right before the main road drops down even further. This road to the right traverses the north side of a knob, then along a ridge to the base of Bald Knoll. When the road ends (blocked by the Forest Service), this is the start.