Big Mountain Pass

Big Mountain Pass
Elevation7,420 ft (2,262 m)
Traversed by SR-65
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
Topo map[1]

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. ^ a b Mays, Kenneth (2017-07-19). "Picturing history: Big Mountain Pass on the Mormon Pioneer Trail". Deseret News. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  2. ^ "Big Mountain Pass (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  3. ^ "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 / 40.828000; -111.653783