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Regions/Salt Lake County/Little Cottonwood Canyon Road Climb
RoadHardOut-and-back

Little Cottonwood Canyon Road Climb

Distance

17.1mi

Elevation Gain

+3,176ft

Est. Time

1.5 - 2 hours

Season

May - Ocotober

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Descent

3,144 ft

Avg Grade

7.1%

Max Grade

11%

Surface

Paved

Logistics

Restrooms No
Cell Signal Yes
Shade Mostly exposed
Parking

Free parking at the mouth of the canyon.

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