South Willow Lake is a beautiful alpine lake located in the Deseret Peak Wilderness. This lake is a must-do if in the area and if you're looking for a less challenging (but still hard and rewarding!) or committing hike than Deseret Peak or some of the surrounding summits. The lake is usually reached either via the Stansbury Crest Trail or Mining Fork Trail.

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1. South Willow Lake and Stansbury Crest Loop

11.6km

04:00

620m

Hike the moderate 7.2-mile South Willow Lake and Stansbury Crest Loop in Deseret Peak Wilderness, gaining 2029 feet with panoramic views.

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2. South Willow Lake via Stansbury Crest Trail

5.94km

02:55

590m

80m

Hike the difficult 3.7-mile South Willow Lake via Stansbury Crest Trail for panoramic views and a pristine alpine lake in Deseret Peak Wilde

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3. South Willow Lake via Mining Fork Trail

11.4km

04:13

760m

Hike 7.1 miles to South Willow Lake via Mining Fork Trail, gaining 2505 feet for panoramic views and a pristine alpine lake.

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Elevation 2,780 m

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Location: Tooele County, Utah, United States

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South Willow Lake

1. South Willow Lake and Stansbury Crest Loop

2. South Willow Lake via Stansbury Crest Trail

3. South Willow Lake via Mining Fork Trail

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