Alta Collins Uphill
Early or late season uphill access at Alta, taking Collins Gulch toward Mount Baldy.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 563 m
- Descent
- 0 m
Alta & Snowbird
Alta & Snowbird offers seriously deep powder snow, rugged terrain and spectacular scenery. Most of the area is perfect for intermediate abilities while more advanced can play in the powder.
Explore Alta & Snowbird with curated guides of the best hiking trails, ski routes, and more. With over 62 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Alta & Snowbird.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
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Routes in Alta & Snowbird
Alta Summer Road
The typical uphill access at Alta, used for inbounds and backcountry terrain.
Easy Resort Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.4 km
- Ascent
- 548 m
- Descent
- 28 m
The WURL
The complete outline of the WURL - Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup.
Extreme Trail Running
- Distance
- 51 km
- Ascent
- 5.6 km
- Descent
- 5.6 km
Pfeifferhorn Peak
This is a strenuous but classic route that contains a mix of shaded forrest and high alpine environments.
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
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
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
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
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
Guidebooks in Alta & Snowbird
10 routes · Hiking
Escape Salt Lake City: Top Cottonwood Canyons Hikes
18 routes · Resort Ski Touring · Ski Touring
The Best Ski Tours Near Alta and Snowbird
8 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Salt Lake to Jackson - A Bucket List Ski Roadtrip
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
10 of the Best Peak Climbs near Salt Lake City
9 routes · Resort Ski Touring · Ski Touring