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Great Western Trail – Big Mountain Pass loop from Summit Park

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United States
Utah
Summit County
Summit Park

Great Western Trail – Big Mountain Pass loop from Summit Park

Hard

3.3

(24)

59

runners

Great Western Trail – Big Mountain Pass loop from Summit Park

04:47

34.3km

890m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

East Canyon State Park

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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11.5 km

Great Western Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Great Western Trail offers an epic MTB loop when paired with Alexander Creek. Expect a mix of technical climbs, fast descents, and stunning alpine views. The ride is challenging …

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2

13.2 km

Bald Mountain (East Canyon)

Highlight • Summit

A small cairn marks the top of this summit, which offers sweeping views of the surrounding ridgelines.

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3

18.7 km

Big Mountain Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Pass between Morgan and Summit county. Calm and remote in the winter. In the winter, you'll mostly see bicycles and trucks with boats on their way to East Canyon Reservoir.

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4

18.7 km

This is part of the route used by early Mormons making their way toward the Salt Lake Valley. Of particular note, this is the only section of trail where dogs …

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5

26.5 km

a

Highlight • Trail

B

34.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

6.43 km

3.11 km

2.44 km

1.58 km

Surfaces

22.7 km

6.38 km

1.96 km

1.85 km

1.22 km

192 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,380 m)

Lowest point (1,840 m)

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Monday 12 October

10°C

3°C

97 %

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