Mount Olympus (Utah)
| Mount Olympus | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 9,030 feet (2,752 m) NAVD 88 |
| Prominence | 386 ft (118 m) |
| Coordinates | 40°39′24″N 111°46′16″W / 40.6566144°N 111.7710429°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Salt Lake County, Utah, U.S. |
| Parent range | Wasatch Range |
| Topo map | USGS Sugar House |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Mount Olympus Trail: Hike |
Mount Olympus in the U.S. state of Utah is one of the most prominent and recognizable mountains visible from practically every location in the Salt Lake Valley. Mount Olympus is not the tallest peak along the Wasatch Front, but its unusual form and location make it a popular hiking destination for locals. The mountain is situated east of the center of the Salt Lake Valley, directly east of Holladay. Distinctive features of the mountain are its twin peaks and other outcroppings, the highest of which is called "Summit Peak" and which towers above the valley to an elevation of 9,030 feet (2,752 m). Thus, the peak looms about 4,800 feet (1,463 m) above the valley floor.