Start
3703 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
37.91, -107.81 · rel 12843065
37.91, -107.81 · rel 12843065
Wasatch Descent
8,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Colorado · 37.91°N ·
107.81°W
8,7km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
1× summit
Little Hawaii Grotto
Attraction ·
33 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Gold Hill
summit ·
403 m off route
3,9 km
45%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
2686 m
–
3703 m
0 km
4,3 km
8,7 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
3539 m elevation
Halfway
3305 m elevation
Three quarters
2916 m elevation
Finish
2687 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Wasatch Descent is 8.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Wasatch Descent takes approximately 2h 10min to complete.
No, Wasatch Descent is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Wasatch Descent starts near coordinates 37.9035, -107.8222.
Wasatch Descent is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.