Driving Emigration Canyon Road to Little Mountain Summit in Salt Lake City

Little Mountain Summit is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,905m (6,250ft) above sea level, located in Salt Lake County, in the U.S. state of Utah.

Little Mountain Summit

Where is Little Mountain Summit?

The pass is located to the east of Salt Lake City, near downtown and the University of Utah, on the northern part of Utah.

Can you drive through Little Mountain Summit?

The road to the summit is called Emigration Canyon Road. It’s entirely paved with smooth asphalt but features turns and hairpin bends. The road is very steep in parts, especially near the summit.

How long is the road to Little Mountain Summit?

The pass is 16.41km (10.2 miles) long, running west-east from Foothill Drive to Utah State Route 65, on the way to Big Mountain Pass. It is one of the most popular canyon rides in the area.

Is Little Mountain Summit open?

Set high in the Wasatch Range, the pass is typically open all year round, but short-term closures are common in winter due to dangerous weather conditions. At the summit, there’s a parking lot.

 

 

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