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
Wasatch Backcountry
The Central Wasatch better known as Little Cottonwood and Big Cottonwood canyon offers up some of the finest backcountry skiing in the lower 48. Easily accessible from Salt Lake City, the terrain varies from mellow meadow skipping to steep technical couloirs.
Explore Wasatch Backcountry with curated guides of the best hiking trails, ski routes, and more. With over 165 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Wasatch Backcountry.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
Get a top trail recommendation in Wasatch Backcountry from one of our 11 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 165 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Routes in Wasatch Backcountry
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
Donut Falls
Scenic hike to a small waterfall in a narrow canyon.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.3 km
- Ascent
- 160 m
- Descent
- 160 m
Wasatch Crest -> Mill D
Wasatch Crest shuttle dropping to Mounthaven via the Mill D North Fork Trail.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 257 m
- Descent
- 996 m
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
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
Guidebooks in Wasatch Backcountry
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
10 routes · Hiking
10 Stunning Hikes near Salt Lake City
8 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Salt Lake to Jackson - A Bucket List Ski Roadtrip
5 routes · Mountain Biking
Ride Salt Lake City: Best Mountain City in the USA
5 routes · Trail Running
5 of the Toughest Trail Runs in Salt Lake City
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
10 of the Best Peak Climbs near Salt Lake City
5 routes · Mountain Biking