Mount Olympus Peak, Trail
Just over 3 miles from trailhead to peak
Just over 4,000 feet in elevation climb to peak
Mount Olympus, Utah
Mount Olympus is a challenging hike, this trip will satisfy your desire for adventure for the day, or week. You will find it on your left hand side as you drive south on Wasatch Boulevard from the 4500 south exit on I-215. The parking area designated for the trail is well marked, but quite small. Many people are forced to park on the main road near the parking area.
Trail completed in 4 hours and 20 minutes, Up & Down
*This time includes filming, trash collection, and meal times.
      Features
  • Fantastic view of cityscape, Salt Lake Valley
  • Challenging
  • Small boulder field
         Recommendations:
  • Water resistant shoes with ankle support
  • Novice trail-finding skills
Trail completed in late spring, May of 2016
Trash Collected: 0.5 lbs of discarded tissues, orange peel, and plastic bottles. As well as abandoned, bagged, pet droppings.
Possible Hazards to Encounter:
  • Loose rocks and shale
  • Frequent small boulder hurdling
  • Heavy sun exposure in the evening
  • Boulders intruding on trail
  • Amateur class rock climbing from shoulder to peak
  • Slippery slopes

Recap

Mount Olympus is a well traveled trail. With the exception of a couple points where the trail splits into multiple paths, it is a very clear path to follow to the top. This is a trip that any able-bodied Utahn needs to complete. The view of the valley from this mountaintop is something you just can't experience anywhere else. We hiked the peak in the evening of a weekday to see the sun set over the Great Salt Lake. The sun's reflection across the water and the city was quite breathtaking. The sky quickly turned rosy red and we began our descent from the peak. Equipped with headlamps we made it back safely in the dark; but, we were 20 minutes past the posted closing time of the trail. 
This is a trail we would definitely hike again, that is after our legs have rested up. Be aware that while the hike up is steep and hard on the legs, the trip down is equally as steep and hard on the knees. You will want to allow yourself ample time to complete the whole trail without rush, to avoid injury. We would recommend you allow yourself 6 hours to complete this trail, with at least a 2 liter reserve of water. If you hike in the evening, the sun will be beating on you with all its might, so take more water, because it gets hot. ​