Salt Lake County, Utah, United States
22.8 miles (36.6 km) · 5,679 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route
Upper Big Cottonwood Canyon Traverse covers 22.8 miles across Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. Runners face 5,679 feet of climbing with 5,630 feet of loss. The largest climb extends 5.0 miles, gaining 2,421 feet. The course averages 251 feet of vertical gain per mile. The course is 48% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 20.1 out of 10, placing it in the 86.51th percentile. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Utah adventures.
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