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DescriptionMount Olympus, an impressive peak which towers above the east side of Salt Lake City, rises to an elevation of 9,026 feet. Long moderate routes are the main attraction here. Climbing these routes requires most or all of a day, and protection can be sparse. When climbing here, expect an alpine feel to the climbing, and for some approaches make sure to bring an ice axe. Also in this area is a popular toproping outcrop called Pete's Rock, which sits at the trailhead for Mt. Olympus. Getting ThereTrailheads vary for Mount Olympus, depending on the route chosen. The main trailhead is a signed parking area off of Wasatch Blvd. Look for this on the East side of the road a ways south of 4500 South. This access covers Pete's Rock, Geurt's Ridge, and the main hiking trail up the peak. Other parking areas are best described per route. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Mount Olympus:
The West Slabs 5.5 Trad, 10 pitches, 1660 feet, Grade III The West Slabs
Geurt's Ridge 5.5 Trad, 10 pitches, 1500 feet, Grade II South Summit
Hiditaka Suzuki's Sidekick 5.10c Sport, TR, 1 pitch, 60 feet Sport Utility Wall
Featured Route For Mount Olympus
 The face of the West Slabs can be climbed almost anywhere. The slab is extremely wide, allowing tons of variations to try. I am sure that everything has been climbed though, so don't expect a first ascent! Although it doesn't matter which way you choose, I will describe my route as a rough idea of what to expect. Also included are rough estimates of the pitch lengths. All told, the slabs are probably close to 2000' feet of climbing. Dependi...[more] Browse More Classics in UT
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