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Racetrack Benchmark is a high mountain towering over Highway 40 as you pass the Strawberry Reservoir. It isn't too far off the highway and the trail is short, so this makes a good little peak if you have some extra time passing through. Racetrack Benchmark comes in with 1,491 feet of prominence making it #147th most prominent peak in Utah.
With an ATV trail to the top and a steady stream of hunters in the fall, it's amazing to find a summit register placed in 2005.

At the south end of the Uinta Mountains is Iron Mine Mountain, a long broad mountain that dominates the southern skyline south of the Mirror Lakes Highway. The north face has a massive cliff band with large talus field, making this summit quite noticeable while driving the highway below. Iron Mine is lacking in aesthetic value, other than the cliff there isn't any real exciting topography. What it offers is a nice hike to a nice viewpoint, accessible in both summer or winter. There is a also a benchmark on top with a newly placed register.

Eyrie Peak is a highpoint on a mountain most call Lewis Peak. It is the #86th most prominent point in Utah. This mountain is between Ben Lomond to the north and Mount Ogden to the south. Lewis Peak isn't the highest spot but it is the only named point in the area and the destination of the main trail to the area. Much of the trail is also the Great Western Trail. Views are excellent of Ogden, The Great Salt Lake, Ben Lomond, James Peak and the valleys around Pineview Reservoir.

Here are two summits that are an easy combination that make for a good outing. Both have outstanding views. Iron is a simple hike while Teanaway requires a bit of scrambling. Teanaway/Genes is one of those peaks with two local names.

The Lookout Mountain trail starts low and has endless switchbacks in a deep forest, just barely breaking the tree line at the summit. You won't get any views until you basically reach the lookout. But, once there, you are treated with some amazing views of the rugged North Cascades. The summit is inside of North Cascades National Park. Hopefully the lookout will be open and you can enjoy the summit in the comfort of the shelter. I carried my 1 year old to the summit, snowshoeing the last mile. He was quite surprised to wake up from his nap in a bed with quite a view.

A great trail to a mountain top that will make you think you needed your climbing gear for this one. Pugh looks very impressive from a distance. The summit once had a lookout so considerable effort was made making a decent trail to this difficult summit.

Maps show Glenwood Mountain but the highest point is called Signal Peak. Trail signs say Signal while others say Glenwood, books and climbing lists vary with Glenwood or Signal. To make matters worse, the summit benchmark is labeled Monroe. Now Monroe Peak is the next big mountain to the south and 15th most prominent in Utah. It's the one with over 2,000 feet of prominence, who's elevation is 11,227 feet, only one foot higher than this peak. Many go up both to be sure they got the highest one. Glenwood Mountain/Signal Peak has 1,846 feet of prominence, making it the 95th most prominent peak in Utah.

Big Snow Mountain located in the Alpine Lakes wilderness lies between 2 major drainages, the Middle Fork Snoqualmie and Dingford Creek. Wherever you climb in the region, you can always spot Big Snow Mountain. No trails get anywhere near the summit so it is a scramblers peak, one you'll probably see few people on, especially since you can't see it from any roads. The route described makes for a long day but an overnight at one of the lakes could make this a nice camping trip.

Green Mountain offers a relatively easy trail hike to a mountain top with outstanding views. Some great peaks are visible from the summit like Snowking, Chaval, White Chuck, Pugh, Glacier and Dome Peaks. Even the mountain lives up to it's name as it is quite green when you reach the open meadows. This is one of those hikes you take out of town visitors on.

A great hike with easy access, Rock Mountain will not disappoint hikers in the summer or snowshoers in the winter. With it's location far enough over the Cascade crest, the weather just might be a bit improved as well. Two different trails go to the summit so there is nothing to hold anyone back from attempting this one.

These three peaks make for a great traverse in the south Wasatch. Freedom and Shingle Mill Peak are often combined together. Peak 9622 is a bonus peak with a trail to the top if you've got the extra energy. Both Freedom and Shingle Mill have recently been officially named. Both are becoming quite popular, with Shingle Mill getting many ascents while Freedom intimidates most with its dicey north ridge.