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Sep 05, 2019 — Delano Peak is the highest point in the Tushar Mountains, its gorgeous meadows and relative solitude making it a really wonderful spot. A couple of years ago, I hiked Delano Peak and Mt. Holly as a longer loop, but this trip I took an easier route to test the recovery of my broken leg. Initially, I intended to do a larger peak, but it had just rained and the muddy roads got scary. I slid close to the edge of a cliff and decided I'd save that larger peak for another day. Delano for the second time, it would be. I was also hoping to continue over to Mt. Brigham, but decided not to push it.
The trailhead linked to this route follows the ridge the whole time, but there's a second option for starting this hike (see map), starting on a closed forest road. I recommend just starting higher (this route) to get some really nice views north toward the other high peaks in the Tushars. The north ridgeline approach is just a gorgeous grassy slope to the summit of Delano Peak. There is a social trail part of the way, but it isn't easy to follow, so I recommend just staying along the ridge to take in the views.
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