Upper Big Cottonwood Canyon Traverse

Salt Lake County, Utah, United States

22.8 miles (36.6 km) · 5,650 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	22.8 mi (36.6 km)
Elevation gain	5,650 ft (1,722 m)
Average gain	248 ft per mile (47 m per km)
Longest climb	5.4 mi, 2,530 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	33.3%
Runnable	48% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	12%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	12%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Upper Big Cottonwood Canyon Traverse

How much elevation gain does Upper Big Cottonwood Canyon Traverse have?

Upper Big Cottonwood Canyon Traverse has 5,650 ft (1,722 m) of elevation gain over 22.8 miles (36.6 km). That averages 248 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Upper Big Cottonwood Canyon Traverse?

The difficulty score for Upper Big Cottonwood Canyon Traverse is 17.3 of 100. That is harder than 87.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 48% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Upper Big Cottonwood Canyon Traverse?

The longest climb on Upper Big Cottonwood Canyon Traverse runs 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and gains 2,530 ft (771 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 33.3%.