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Little Cottonwood Canyon Climbing Area

  • Address: 4385 Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd
  • Vicinity: E of Sandy, Granite, Utah
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Activity Category: On Foot
  • Sight Category: Terrestrial Feature

The Little Cottonwood Canyon Climbing Area is a notable rock climbing area in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest situated in a glacial trough about 15 miles southeast of Salt Lake City, Utah. - AsNotedIn


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
1920/05/00 The Wasatch Mountain Club is incorporated "to promote the physical and spiritual well being of its members and others by outdoor activities."
1935/00/00 In the 1930s, the practice of technical rock climbing is popularized in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
1942/00/00 By 1942, the Wasatch Mountain Club is meeting every Thursday in Big Cottonwood Canyon to offer climbing instruction. Other clubs will gravitate to the same area.

Geography »

Physiography
Physiographic feature Valley

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Particulars for Little Cottonwood Canyon Climbing Area:
Geology Granite
Physiographic Mountainous
Historic Use Natural Feature
Activity Rock Climbing
Sight Category Terrestrial Feature



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

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Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 100010670
Resource Type:
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Activities »

Activity
Activity Category On Foot

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