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Wasatch Crest Trail

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 5.0 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Salt Lake City and Wasatch Front
  4. Big Cottonwood Canyon
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“A must do scenic trail along the ridges of the Wasatch range. ”

Casey M
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7.1

Miles

11.4

KM
Singletrack

9,886' 3,013 m

High

8,964' 2,732 m

Low

730' 223 m

Up

1,246' 380 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Need to Know

Drop off only at Guardsman Pass, no parking. Bikes only allowed on EVEN days if riding out to Mill Creek.

This is also a segment of the Great Western Trail.

Description

Best done as a shuttle from Guardsman Pass. Incredibly scenic trail following the ridgeline of the Wasatch range. Offers views of Brighton, Solitude, and Big Cottonwood Canyon to the west and Deer Valley, Park City to the East. Feels "backcountry" but is trafficked enough.

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  5.0 from 2 votes

#2

in Big Cottonwood Canyon

#2879

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#2

in Big Cottonwood Canyon

#168

in Utah

#2,879

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Near the top of the Wasatch Crest Trail, looking down into Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Sep 4, 2016 near Park City, UT
Beginning one of the many descents on the Wasatch Crest Trail with Solitude Ski Area in the background.
Sep 4, 2016 near Park City, UT
Flowy singletrack, what is not to like?
Oct 12, 2016 near Snyderv…, UT
The balancing act on top of the spine section of the Wasatch Crest Trail. Photo by Mike Swim // mikezswim.com
Jun 13, 2018 near Snyderv…, UT
Best ride of the year.
Sep 4, 2024 near Snyderv…, UT
The Spine
Sep 4, 2024 near Brighton, UT

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