2.4 km away
Devils Castle Traverse to Sunset Peak
A fun ridgeline traverse over Devils Castle to Sunset Peak at Alta Ski Area.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Ascent
- 690 m
- Descent
- 690 m
Mount Superior
Alta & Snowbird
Park City and Deer Valley
Salt Lake City
Wasatch Backcountry
The most iconic and well-known peak in the Wasatch Mountains.
Hiking Severe
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 764 m
- Descent
- 764 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.6 km
- High Point
- 3.3 km
- Gradient
- 19˚
Mount Superior is possibly the most iconic and well known peak in the Wasatch Mountains. Its visibility from Alta and Snowbird ski areas make it a highly coveted and visited attraction. The views from the summit do not disappoint!
Description
Hiking Mount Superior is a fairly straightforward endeavor with a 3,000 foot climb in 5.4 miles roundtrip.
Park at the Our Lady of the Snow church and follow the dirt road that turns into single track trails.
Once you gain the pole line pass the trail becomes more rocky and faint, but it keeps to the ridge winding and weaving it's way through the loose rock until the summit.
Difficulty
Severe
Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
Similar routes nearby
2.4 km away
Cecret Lake Trail
A short and family-friendly hike to a beautiful alpine lake
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Ascent
- 151 m
- Descent
- 151 m
2.4 km away
Devils Castle
Hiking Devil's Castle is a difficult scramble on an iconic Wasatch peak high above Alta ski area.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Ascent
- 493 m
- Descent
- 493 m
2.4 km away
Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf is a simple and relatively easy hike to the top of one of the Wasatch mountains 11,000 foot peaks.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 503 m
- Descent
- 503 m
4.1 km away
Pfeifferhorn Peak
This is a strenuous, but classic hike that contains a mix of shaded forrest and high alpine environments.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
4.1 km away
White Pine
White Pine trail is a classic moderate hike that follows an old jeep road high up into the central Wasatch to enjoy a quiet pristine lake in the rugged alpine landscape
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 853 m
- Descent
- 853 m
4.4 km away
Big Cottonwood, Brighton Loop, Peak Link-up
A mixed scramble, hike, and trail running loop in Big Cottonwood Canyon featuring Brighton Resort's Major Peaks
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 803 m
- Descent
- 803 m
5.8 km away
Days Fork
The Days Fork trail is a little over 7 miles round trip with some good elevation gain through a heavily wooded canyon that opens up into the Alpine as you gain the Little Cottonwood Ridge.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 880 m
- Descent
- 880 m
6.6 km away
Cardiff Fork
This is an easy hike up an old road grade through a beautiful drainage lined by rugged alpine peaks.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 840 m
- Descent
- 841 m
6.6 km away
Donut Falls
Scenic hike to a small waterfall in a narrow canyon.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.3 km
- Ascent
- 160 m
- Descent
- 160 m
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Hiking
Escape Salt Lake City: Top Cottonwood Canyons Hikes
10 routes · Hiking
10 Stunning Hikes near Salt Lake City
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
10 of the Best Peak Climbs near Salt Lake City
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