White Pine Lake
Sandy, Utah
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40°32'29.4"N 111°40'46.1"W Maps | Directions |
State: | Utah |
Trail Length: | 10.50 miles |
MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
Trail Type: | Out & Back |
Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
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Hike and Mountain Bike
White Pine Canyon has long been the subject of intense controversy between advocates of wilderness and ski resort owners. The original boundaries of Lone Peak Wilderness Area, created in 1977, were meant to include White Pine Canyon, but lobbyists representing Snowbird Ski Resort succeeded in having White Pine Canyon excluded. Hike this fantastic canyon and discover why everyone wants it. This trail is open to mountain bikes but they are extremely rare. This is an easy hike but a real grind on a mountain bike.
More Information
Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read MoreDirections
From Sandy, Utah
- Head east on E Sego Lily Dr toward S 1900 E (0.9 mi)
- Turn left onto S 2300 E/
Eastdell Dr (1.1 mi) - Turn right onto UT-209 E/
Little Cottonwood Rd (2.8 mi) - Slight right onto UT-210 E (6.8 mi)
- Turn right onto Bypass Rd (0.3 mi)
- Turn rightRestricted usage road(0.3 mi)
- Turn leftRestricted usage road(0.6 mi)
- Turn leftRestricted usage road(0.1 mi)
- Turn rightRestricted usage road(0.5 mi)
- Turn rightRestricted usage road(0.3 mi)
- Turn leftRestricted usage road(1.3 mi)
From I-15 in Sandy, Utah take Exit #298 (9000 South) and head east on Highway 209 (9000 South) for 6.9 miles at which point Highway 209 joins Highway 210 (Little Cottonwood Canyon Road) at a Y-Junction. All mileage in this canyon is measured from this Y-Junction. The junction is identified be a huge flashing message board on the south side of the road and a park and ride lot on the north side of the canyon. The park and ride lot has a restroom.
The White Pine Trailhead is located 5 1/2 miles up Little Cottonwood Canyon from the Y-Junction and 3/4 mile below Snowbird Ski Resort on the south side of the road. The Trailhead is signed with paved parking, vault toilet and information kiosk. Courtesy of climb-utah.com
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