Big Mountain Pass is a mountain pass in the Wasatch Mountains in Utah, United States. It has an elevation of 7,420 feet (2,260 m).[1]
| Big Mountain Pass | |
|---|---|
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| Elevation | 7,420 ft (2,262 m) |
| Traversed by |  SR-65 |
| Location | Morgan / Salt Lake counties, Utah, United States |
| Range | Wasatch Mountains |
| Coordinates | 40°49.680′N 111°39.227′W / 40.828000°N 111.653783°W |
| Topo map | [1] |
![[1]](http://www.singletracktreks.com/BigMtn_topo.gif){kind=link}
It is on the original route of the Mormon pioneers who crossed it in 1847 on their way to the Salt Lake Valley.[2] In 1846, the pass was used by the Donner Party.[1]
The route closes from November to June depending on snowfall in the area.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Mays, Kenneth (2017-07-19). "Picturing history: Big Mountain Pass on the Mormon Pioneer Trail". Deseret News. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ "Big Mountain Pass (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ "Mountain Passes & Scenic Byways | Park City, UT". www.visitparkcity.com. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
40°49.680′N 111°39.227′W / 40.828000°N 111.653783°W
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