Big Mountain Pass

Big Mountain Pass
Interactive map of Big Mountain Pass
Elevation7,420 ft (2,260 m)
Traversed by SR-65
Third Approach
LocationMorgan / Salt Lake counties, Utah, United States
RangeWasatch Mountains
Coordinates40°49.680′N 111°39.227′W / 40.828000°N 111.653783°W / 40.828000; -111.653783
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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]

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

  1. 1 2 Mays, Kenneth (July 19, 2017). "Picturing history: Big Mountain Pass on the Mormon Pioneer Trail". Deseret News. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Big Mountain Pass (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Mountain Passes & Scenic Byways | Park City, UT". www.visitparkcity.com. Retrieved November 11, 2024.

40°49.680′N 111°39.227′W / 40.828000°N 111.653783°W / 40.828000; -111.653783

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