Nabob Loop

The Wasatch National Forest is a scenic and historically significant forest in northern Utah and southwestern Wyoming, known for its rugged mountains, alpine lakes, and easy access to outdoor recreation—especially for people in the Salt Lake City area.  Originally established in 1906 as part of the U.S. Forest Service’s early conservation efforts, it is managed today as part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, which spans over 2 million acres across Utah and a small portion of Wyoming.  The Wasatch section stretches along the Wasatch Range, a dramatic mountain front that rises sharply from the Salt Lake Valley.

Deer Valley is a ski resort in the Wasatch Range near Park City, Utah, about 36-38 miles east of Salt Lake City.  In the summer, Deer Valley runs several chairlifts (Silver Lake Express, Sterling Express, Homestake Express) that can take you up part of the mountain. There are trails designated “hiking only” (no bikes) so you can avoid multi-use traffic on some routes.  The hike along the Nabob loop starts at the Silver Lake Village ticket office, makes a short climb along the Homestake Lift then cuts to the west and climbs a ridge toward the Wasatch Express Lift. From the ridge there are excellent views to the southwest. The loop then continues counter-clockwise back toward the starting point through a forest of hardwoods. The elevation change is roughly 500 feet (250′ up and 250′ back down.)