Reaching the trailhead starts by going north off I-80 at exit 4. This is a few miles east of Wendover, UT, and about 115 miles west of Salt Lake City.

Once off the freeway, reset your odometer on the north side of the freeway and head north toward Bonneville Salt Flats.

From the parking area, head west toward the peak. Take the first major drainage that heads south west and begin climbing west up to the ridge (elevation 6067 on the map). Once on the ridge, follow it west toward the peak. There are several small rock bands along the ridge, but all are easy to climb over directly, or go around.

At about 6800’ a large cliff is encountered. The route finding begins here! Bypass the cliff on the left. There are a few options, it is steep and a bit loose. Work up above the large cliff on the left (south) side. Once above the large cliff, the cliff bands above become insurmountable. Traverse south, along the base of the major cliff band. This is relatively easy going with excellent views. It is generally best to stay close to the base of the cliff band.

The traverse leads around a corner and looks steeply down into Cave Canyon. Look for a steep narrow ravine just around the corner that allows upward progress through the cliff band you have been traversing below. This is not exposed or hard. If it seems difficult, look around you are likely in the wrong place. Once up the short steep ravine, the route finding becomes easy. Work up to the summit on the now open and easy slope.

North Ridge Return
To make a loop hike, I recommend following the north ridge on the return. From the summit follow the north ridge. It is narrow at first, but straightforward. It becomes easiest to stay just east of the ridge as you follow it north. Follow it until it reaches a saddle. The saddle is the first easy place to descend to the east. Though relatively easy, working down from the saddle east back to the trailhead is steep and loose in places. A dry fall about halfway down is easily bypassed on the left.