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
Hiking in 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.
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Hiking Routes in Alta & Snowbird
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
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
1 / 3 of the wurl
Training course for the wurl, hardest section is between red and white baldy. Be extremely careful and bring 6+ liters of water for this hike. There is no accessible water along the ridge-line except for at snowbird.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 2.2 km
Twin Lakes Pass
This is a quick jaunt to a lovely pass at the upper end of Little Cottonwood Canyon
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 374 m
- Descent
- 0 m
Hidden Peak
The hike up Hidden Peak is one of the least attractive in the Wasatch due to all the ugly road cuts and development from Snowbird ski area, but there is a restaurant up top and you can enjoy a ride down in the tram, which are nice features.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 7.3 km
- Ascent
- 896 m
- Descent
- 9 m
Hiking Guidebooks in Alta & Snowbird
10 routes · Hiking
Escape Salt Lake City: Top Cottonwood Canyons Hikes
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking