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7.4 miROUND TRIP
4058 ftELEV GAIN
StrenuousDIFFICULTY
1/5KID RATING
May-OctSEASON
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The Trail
SLC's relentless rite of passage; final scramble to a proud summit.
Pack Loadout (Strenuous)
3+ liters water, broken-in boots, layers for weather swings, headlamp, real food (jerky, trail mix), trekking poles, first-aid kit, and an early start.
Getting There
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Make it a weekend: Tanners Flat Campground (Camping, 6 mi) · Spruces Campground (Camping, 7 mi) · Sandy Urban Fishery (Fishing, 8 mi) · Willow Pond (Murray) (Fishing, 8 mi)
More hikes nearby: Lake Blanche (Hike, 3 mi) · Grandeur Peak (West) (Hike, 4 mi) · Donut Falls (Hike, 6 mi) · Bells Canyon Waterfall (Hike, 6 mi)
Quick Answers
- How long is the Mount Olympus hike?
- 7.4 miles round trip with 4058 feet of elevation gain.
- How hard is Mount Olympus?
- Strenuous. Kid rating: 1 out of 5.
- When should I hike Mount Olympus?
- Best season: May-Oct.