Big Mountain Pass Explained

Big Mountain Pass
Elevation Ft:7420
Location:Morgan / Salt Lake counties, Utah, United States
Range:Wasatch Mountains
Coordinates:40.828°N -150.227°W
Topo:http://www.singletracktreks.com/BigMtn_topo.gif

Big Mountain Pass is a mountain pass in the Wasatch Mountains in Utah, United States. It has an elevation of .[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.

The route closes from November to June depending on snowfall in the area.[3]

References

40.828°N -150.227°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mays . Kenneth . 2017-07-19 . Picturing history: Big Mountain Pass on the Mormon Pioneer Trail . 2024-11-11 . Deseret News . en.
  2. Web site: Big Mountain Pass (U.S. National Park Service) . 2024-11-11 . www.nps.gov . en.
  3. Web site: Mountain Passes & Scenic Byways Park City, UT . 2024-11-11 . www.visitparkcity.com . en-us.