Israel Canyon Lake Mountains Pass

Total Miles
9.7

Elevation

2,285.79 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

This road is also known as North Lake Mountain Comm Road. This route will take you over the Lake Mountains, from Saratoga Springs (north) to Eagle Mountain (south). Please note that this is a seasonal trail and is closed during winter months. You can contact Utah County Public Works at (801)-851-8600 for more information. This trail is easily accessible and offers incredible views of Utah Lake, mountain meadows, and Eagle Mountain. Additionally, you will see several radio towers and stations towards the north part of the trail. If coming from the north (Saratoga Springs), there will be a few relatively steep, loose rock climbs within a mile of the first gate. 4WD/AWD and good tires are highly recommended (Crosstrek/RAV would likely make it). After approximately 1 mile of those climbs, the terrain turns into a smoother single track through the canyon, where you will see some nice meadows and views. There will be two more gates along the way, with the last one indicating the end of the trail. Both the north and south sides of the trail have several trails branching off to explore, as well as a few branches along the trail to vistas and a more difficult, skyline route that runs parallel to the East.

Photos of Israel Canyon Lake Mountains Pass

Israel Canyon Lake Mountains Pass
Israel Canyon Lake Mountains Pass
Israel Canyon Lake Mountains Pass

Difficulty

There is approximately 1 mile of relatively steep climb that has large, loose gravel/rock. Much more smooth after that climb. Use caution when descending stops, the surface is very loose. 4WD is highly recommended as well as good tires.

History

This road gives access to several AM/FM, HAM, and RV antennas/stations.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Jake Anderson
Apr 27, 2024
2008 Toyota 4Runner
Open
incredibly muddy
Cory Page
Apr 20, 2024
SxS
Open
Normal
Bryson Reed
Apr 14, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Deep Snow
There is slushy snow when you hit the first switchback. my sisters 4runner had almost bald tires so we didn't try too hard getting through the snow. Once you make it to the snow at the switchback you can see a shaley rock track that leads up the mountain and you can see some stellar views once you make it to the top. Definitely go up the side track, the views are soooo worth it!
Ruby Jk
Mar 02, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Deep Snow
We made it to the top... Sort of. Needed both lockers and 37" muds aired down to 18, and it was very sketchy at the top. Mud at bottom not much of an issue at all, but a bit over half way up it was both front and rear locker time and by the time we made it to the top there was 30" of snow. Not passable right now unless you have quite a rig and no fear of sliding off, we almost did a couple of times. I hope this helps.

Access Description

You will enter through a neighborhood on West Stillwater Road, off of Redwood Road. Google Maps should recognize "Israel Canyon Trailhead".

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