Name: Mt. Superior Trail
Rating: 4.1

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This trail features steep hiking that leads to a relatively flat hike with a bit of exposure. The last part of the trail leading to Mt. Superior features some exposed boulder scrambling and requires a bit of route finding.

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Mountain goats are often seen on the trail.

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Land Manager: USFS - Uinta, Wasatch & Cache National Forests Office

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4.1 from 10 votes

#5

in Little Cottonwood Canyon

#8499

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4.1 from 10 votes

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#5

in Little Cottonwood Canyon

#280

in Utah

#8,499

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Looking down at Lake Blanche from the top of Mt. Supreme

Dec 8, 2016 near Alta, UT

Nov 5, 2018 near Alta, UT

Oct 11, 2020 near Alta, UT

The summit of Monte Cristo affords visitors panoramic views and great feelings of accomplishment!

Dec 8, 2016 near Alta, UT

Nov 5, 2018 near Alta, UT

This is a picture of the the south ridge of superior from the east.

Jul 17, 2021 near Alta, UT

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Mt. Superior Trail

“A route up Mt. Superior via Cardiff Pass. ”

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Point to Point

10,939' 3,334 m

9,963' 3,037 m

1,029' 314 m

153' 47 m

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52%

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