Summit Mount Olympus

Itinerary tips

• 1Plan for a 6 to 8-hour round trip to cover the 3,800-foot elevation gain over roughly 7 miles.
• 2Bring at least 3 liters of water and electrolyte snacks, as there are no water sources along the exposed, sun-drenched trail.
• 3Wear footwear with high-friction rubber soles to safely navigate the Class 2 scramble near the summit plateau.
• 4Arrive at the trailhead parking lot on Wasatch Boulevard before 7:00 AM to secure a spot and avoid the midday heat.
• 5Download an offline GPS map to ensure you stay on the correct scramble route once the defined dirt trail ends near the top.
• 6No permits are required for this hike, but dogs must be kept on a leash at all times within the Mount Olympus Wilderness.