Name: Mount Olympus Hike, Wasatch Front
Address: 5789 Wasatch Blvd, Holladay, UT, 84121

All photos by Outdoor Project Contributor, John Badila

| **Pros:** Nice views. Fun scramble to summit. **Cons:** Steep. West-facing and exposed trail. **Congestion:** High **Preferable Season(s):** Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall **Day-Use/Parking Pass Required:** Not Required **Dogs allowed:** Yes | **Total Distance:** 7.00 mi (11.27 km) **Trailhead Elev.:** 4,966 ft (1,514 m) **Net Elev. Gain:** 4,060 ft (1,237 m) **Trail Uses:** Hiking **Trail type:** There-and-back |
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Mount Olympus is a dominating presence on the Salt Lake City skyline and makes for one of the area's most rewarding hikes. Its craggy summit juts up nearly a mile above the valley floor below, beckoning hikers to try to gain it. The north side of the mountain is terrain full of cliffs and enormous slabs of broken quartzite, the domain of mountain goats and rock climbers. The west side, on the other hand, offers more modest grades and a trail that can take even mortals to the top of this impressive 9,026-foot peak. Capping off the route is several hundred feet of third-class scrambling over boulders and ledges, adding to the thrill and sense of accomplishment on reaching the top.

Mount Olympus Hike, Wasatch Front

Salt Lake is where mountain adventure meets city amenities. The towering Wasatch Mountains embrace the Salt Lake Valley and provide a dramatic backdrop to our vibrant, active, urban environment. Hike to dramatic waterfalls or alpine lakes, then refresh with award-winning cuisine. Explore the Great Salt Lake, then rock the night away to music that suits your specific tastes -- whether that's jazz, pop, symphony, or anything in-between. Race down snow covered slopes and then apres with local craft brews. How you spend your time in Salt Lake is as unique as you.

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Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

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Old Mill is one of the newest courses in the Salt Lake area. The new clubhouse/banquet facilities are surrounded by a lavish fully developed course with a spectacular view of the valley. Conveniently located just off I-215, Old Mill is a short drive from all major area of the valley as well as the airport. This championship golf course is a great place for your corporate outing. Old Mill golf course provides a fully stocked pro-shop for the serious shopper as well as those last minute balls and gloves.

**Course Amenities:**

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**Course Stats:**

| Tee | Par | Rating | Slope | Yardage |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Black - Men | 71 | 70 | 128 | 6769 |
| Blue - Men | 71 | 68.1 | 122 | 6303 |
| White - Men | 71 | 65.5 | 116 | 5984 |
| Red - Women | 71 | 65.5 | 120 | 5618 |
| Green - Women | 71 |  |  | 4744 |

Course Scorecard

Old Mill Golf Course

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Nestled at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, Tuscany transports guests to an elegant, Old-World retreat with its charming ambiance, rustic Italian architecture, and lush surroundings. Tuscany features a carefully curated menu of elevated Italian-inspired dishes, an extensive wine selection, and a warm, inviting atmosphere for all of your life’s special moments.

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An intermediate out-and-back hike that follows a small canyon stream up to a waterfall. A fairly steep hike offering beautiful views and a quick way to be up and out of the city.

A moderately trafficked hike that will only take a couple hours but will put you deep into a small canyon on the Mt Olympus mountainside. Connects to a section of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail that also crosses the Mt Olympus peak trail. Shady, cool trail that follows a stream for most of the way, and ends at a rock slide in view of a pretty waterfall.

**Local's recommendation:** Best times of year are spring through fall. Can be done in the winter with proper gear - Yaktrax or snowshoes, depending on the snow/ice.

**Details**

**Difficulty:** Moderate

**Highest point:** 6234 ft

**Lowest point:** 4859 ft

**Best time of year:** Summer and Fall, With proper gear Winter and Spring are also good.

**Safety information:** As with any trail in the foothills, watch for rattlesnakes, especially in summer months. Wear closed-toed shoes when hiking, be aware of your surroundings, and always look carefully before placing hands or feet. Be sure to bring plenty of water. This is a steep trail, so a walking pole can be helpful.

**Roadbook**

From the trailhead, follow the trail up the mountain. When you reach the turn off for the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, stay on the Heughs Canyon Trail. When you come to the rock fall, you can get a good view of the waterfall and back down the canyon by scrambling to the middle of the rock area. It is also possible to scramble to the bottom of the rocks and walk up the stream to the base of the waterfall. There is a section of trail that continues at the top of the rock fall for those that have experience on that terrain.

- Start point - 3570 Canyon Winds Lane, Holladay, UT 84121 - 0 mi
- Heughs Canyon Trailhead Parking - 0 mi
- Lowest point, 4859 ft - 0 mi
- Heughs Canyon Trailhead - 0.4 mi
- Highest point, 6158 ft - 1.7 mi
- Heughs Canyon Waterfall - Point of Interest - 1.7 mi
- Heughs Canyon waterfall - Destination - 3.3 mi

**How to Get There**

**Public transport:** Bus routes do not travel up to this trailhead - best access is by car.

**Directions:** Drive south on Interstate 15 to exit 298 to merge onto Interstate 215 eastbound. Go 4.7 miles and take exit 6 for UT-190/6200 South eastbound. After less than a mile, turn left on Wasatch Boulevard. Heughs Canyon Trailhead parking is 0.5 mile past the turn on the right side of the street.

The Heughs Canyon Trailhead itself is not visibly marked and requires a short, steep walk through a neighborhood to a private lane. After parking, turn right on Canyon Cove Drive. Follow it a tenth of a mile to Oak Canyon Drive and turn left. Follow that for 400 feet and turn right on Canyon Winds Lane (formerly Berghalde Drive) and follow this one tenth of a mile to the end of the street. There is a private drive straight ahead, follow it to the trailhead.

**Parking:** The parking is free and on the street. The approximate location is just south of the intersection of Wasatch Boulevard and Canyon Cove Drive.

Heughs Canyon Trail

The Wasatch Powder House is a full service ski shop providing skiers in the Salt Lake Valley with expert boot fitting and access to one of the largest and best kept fleet of demo skis around. We offer the latest demo skis, curated for the conditions of the Wasatch, so you're able to try the newest skis on the market before you buy.

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Need to fuel up on coffee and donuts before heading off to the slopes? Stop by [Jitterbug](https://www.jitterbugcoffeeclub.com/), our coffee and donut truck located right outside the Wasatch Powder House.

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