Hatch settled in Lehi, Utah, where he established himself as a merchant and innkeeper. He often traveled east to obtain merchandise and to help other Mormon pioneers come to Utah. He made a total of 11 trips between the Missouri River and Utah Territory before the transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869. Hatch became a member of the Council of Fifty on June 29, 1883, and was a member until his death. Hatch died in Heber City, Utah at age 81. He was buried in Heber City Cemetery.