Uploaded July 2019 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
Mt Raymond is slightly lower than its popular neighbor, Gobblers Knob, but it is more fun to climb and worthy for circumnavigation. The angular peak rises from the apex of three weathered limestone ridges that come together at roughly equal angles on the eastern side of the Mount Olympus Wilderness Area.
There are a variety of trailhead options to approach Mt Raymond. For this loop, started on the Porter Fork Trail, connected with the Desolation trail and returned on the Bowman Fork Trail.
The approach to Mount Raymond climbs steadily up the grassy ridge from Baker Pass for 0.5 miles, but then seems to disappear at the base of a badly fractured knife-edge ridge of quartzite. Proceed straight up the crest of the ridge. Although you will need both hands, the climb along the knife-edge is not nearly as bad as it looks. Furthermore, this is the worst part of the climb. Beyond the knife-edge there is more minor scrambling, with bits and pieces of the trail visible. It is easiest if you stay right on the crest of the ridge. Within another ten to fifteen minutes you should be at the top.
Some of the text above was sourced from David Day's excellent book of Utah hikes linked here:
utahtrails.com/Backcountry%20pages/Raymond.html
Voiceover by:
Nate Prudhon
Soundtrack by:
Afro Celt Soundsystem
"Persistence of Memory(Remix)"
Washed Out
"Don't Give Up"
Afro Celts
"All Remains"
Paul Oakenfold
"Hypnotised"
#MtRaymond #UtahHikes #BeaUtahful
Mt Raymond is slightly lower than its popular neighbor, Gobblers Knob, but it is more fun to climb and worthy for circumnavigation. The angular peak rises from the apex of three weathered limestone ridges that come together at roughly equal angles on the eastern side of the Mount Olympus Wilderness Area.
There are a variety of trailhead options to approach Mt Raymond. For this loop, started on the Porter Fork Trail, connected with the Desolation trail and returned on the Bowman Fork Trail.
The approach to Mount Raymond climbs steadily up the grassy ridge from Baker Pass for 0.5 miles, but then seems to disappear at the base of a badly fractured knife-edge ridge of quartzite. Proceed straight up the crest of the ridge. Although you will need both hands, the climb along the knife-edge is not nearly as bad as it looks. Furthermore, this is the worst part of the climb. Beyond the knife-edge there is more minor scrambling, with bits and pieces of the trail visible. It is easiest if you stay right on the crest of the ridge. Within another ten to fifteen minutes you should be at the top.
Some of the text above was sourced from David Day's excellent book of Utah hikes linked here:
utahtrails.com/Backcountry%20pages/Raymond.html
Voiceover by:
Nate Prudhon
Soundtrack by:
Afro Celt Soundsystem
"Persistence of Memory(Remix)"
Washed Out
"Don't Give Up"
Afro Celts
"All Remains"
Paul Oakenfold
"Hypnotised"
#MtRaymond #UtahHikes #BeaUtahful
