812 m away
Mount Superior
The most iconic and well-known peak in the Wasatch Mountains.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 764 m
- Descent
- 764 m
Twin Lakes Pass
Alta & Snowbird
Brighton and Solitude
Park City and Deer Valley
Salt Lake City
Wasatch Backcountry
This is a quick jaunt to a lovely pass at the upper end of Little Cottonwood Canyon
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 374 m
- Descent
- 0 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.7 km
- High Point
- 3 km
- Gradient
- 10˚
The Twin Lakes Pass trail is a short hike up a road grade that ends with enjoyable views back down Little Cottonwood Canyon to the west and out over the Twin Lakes to the east.
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Description
Park at the top of the paved road in Little Cottonwood Canyon. From the parking lot at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon follow the road up through a few switchbacks, then head to the north as it wraps up and into Grizzly Gulch. This is a well maintained old road grade that is straightforward and easy to follow. It's moderate in pitch and ends at the saddle at the head of the canyon after just over 2 miles and 1,400 feet of elevation.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Similar routes nearby
2 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
2 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 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 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
3.6 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
4.9 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
4.9 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
5.6 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
Desolation Lake
This is a lovely moderate hike through some large aspen groves reaching a quiet little lake.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 606 m
- Descent
- 606 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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