Ibapah Peak

Utah Class 2 Deep Creek Range
Ibapah Peak summit landscape
Rank 48

Elevation landscape

12,109 ft

Prominence height

5,269 ft

Difficulty signal_cellular_alt

Class 2

Est. Time schedule

1 day

Distance route

9 miles round-trip

Vert Gain trending_up

4,100 ft

Ibapah Peak (Deep Creek Range) is most commonly climbed via the Granite Creek — East Ridge. Rated 5/10 difficulty, the standard ascent typically takes 1 day, covering roughly 9 miles with 4,100 feet of vertical gain. The summit stands at 12,109 ft with 5,269 ft of clean prominence — among the most topographically significant peaks in the lower 48.

Recommended Route

Granite Creek — East Ridge

Permits & Camping

Climbing Permits

No special climbing permit is required for Ibapah Peak, though wilderness or park entry fees may apply. Peak season runs June-September.

Season & Access

Permit details pending editorial review

Safety Information

Technical Requirements

  • Alpine Start
  • Altitude Acclimatization
  • Loose Rock Scrambling
  • Off-Trail Navigation

Known Hazards

  • Dehydration
  • Heat Exhaustion
  • Altitude Sickness
  • Loose Rock & Scree
  • Exposure
  • Lightning Exposure

Data source: PeakList.org (elevation, prominence); PeakBagger/SummitPost (route, class, hazards, permits)

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