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
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.
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Early or late season uphill access at Alta, taking Collins Gulch toward Mount Baldy.
Moderate Resort Ski Touring
The typical uphill access at Alta, used for inbounds and backcountry terrain.
Easy Resort Ski Touring
The complete outline of the WURL - Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup.
Extreme Trail Running
Scenic hike to a small waterfall in a narrow canyon.
Moderate Hiking
Wasatch Crest shuttle dropping to Mounthaven via the Mill D North Fork Trail.
Difficult Mountain Biking
A fun ridgeline traverse over Devils Castle to Sunset Peak at Alta Ski Area.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
A fun and spicy ridgeline scramble to the top of Mount Superior, Little Cottonwood Canyon
Difficult Alpine Climbing
This is a strenuous but classic route that contains a mix of shaded forrest and high alpine environments.
Severe Trail Running
10 routes · Hiking
18 routes · Resort Ski Touring · Ski Touring
10 routes · Hiking
8 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
5 routes · Mountain Biking
5 routes · Trail Running
10 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
5 routes · Mountain Biking