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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
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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).

It is on the original route of the Mormon pioneers who crossed it in 1847 on their way to the Salt Lake Valley. In 1846, the pass was used by the Donner Party.

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

References

  1. ^ 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.
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40°49.680′N 111°39.227′W / 40.828000°N 111.653783°W / 40.828000; -111.653783

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