Near Catherine's Pass
Sunrise on Catherine Pass.
Near Catherine's Pass
Sunrise from Catherine Pass.
Near Catherine's Pass
The view of Albion Basin dropping in from Catherine's Pass.
Near Catherine's Pass
Looking West on Catherine Pass Trail
Near Catherine's Pass
Albion Basin at Alta Ski resort.

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Catherine's Pass

4.7 (10 Ratings)
Enjoy great views of Albion Basin, Alta Resort and Brighton Lakes on this easy trail.
1.5
mi
Distance
839
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.53mi
Distance
839ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
10,219ft
High Point
9,380ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the trailhead, you'll follow in the shadow of ski lifts as you rise above Albion Basin. Looking across the basin, you'll have wonderful views of Devil's Castle and the rest of Alta Ski Resort. After an initial climb, things level off for about 0.25 miles until another short climb brings you to an alpine meadow (a bog in the Spring). This is the best spot to see moose and other wildlife and also top off your water in a mountain spring. There are several great campsites on the left side of the meadow. One more 0.25-mile climb and you're at Catherine Pass, where you can enjoy sweeping views of Lakes Catherine, Martha, and Mary, as well as Mt. Wolverine and Sunset Peak.

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