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
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 803 m
- Descent
- 803 m
Alpine Climbing in Salt Lake City
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Alpine Climbing Routes in Salt Lake City
Devils Castle Traverse To Sunset Peak
A fun ridgeline traverse over Devils Castle to Sunset Peak at Alta Ski Area.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Ascent
- 690 m
- Descent
- 690 m
South Ridge of Mount Superior
A fun and spicy ridgeline scramble to the top of Mount Superior, Little Cottonwood Canyon
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Ascent
- 839 m
- Descent
- 839 m
Mount Timpanogos Loop
Arguably the top peak climb in the state of Utah.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Mount Olympus
Mount Olympus is one of the most visible and well known peaks along the Wasatch Front.
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
West Slabs of Mount Olympus
A fun and technical climb up the West Slabs of Mount Olympus, Salt Lake City.
Extreme Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 4.5 km
- Ascent
- 880 m
- Descent
- 879 m
West Slabs of Mount Olympus
A fun and technical climb up the West Slabs of Mount Olympus, Salt Lake City.
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Ascent
- 877 m
- Descent
- 886 m
Little Cottonwood Ridgeline Traverse
Also known as the Pfeifferhorn Intersection to Hidden Peak, this ridgeline follows Little Cottonwood Canyon
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 724 m
Alpine Climbing Guidebooks in Salt Lake City
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking