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1.5 miles
Distance
816 ft
Climb
00:33:12
Avg time
816 ft
Altitude change
9,386 ft
Altitude min
10,201 ft
Altitude max
9,386 ft
Altitude start
10,200 ft
Altitude end
10.4%
Grade
-0.7%
Grade max
37.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
59 ft
Distance flat
00:33:12
Avg time

Catherine Pass (Alta) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alta
    , Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60099 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5093 in Trail Running
    • #24994 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Primitive
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • eBike Allowed
    No

I really like this trail both up and down. It is rated Very Difficult because of 4 or 5 spots on the trail that are either difficult to maneuver rocks or just really steep. Most everything is fully ride-able up, if you have the legs and cardio for it. A couple spots will test your balance and climbing skills for sure. There is one really rooty and steep spot right after the turn off for Albion Basin that is a short hike.

The middle of the trail is actually really easy with a nice little meadow to get your heart rate down before hitting the steep switchbacks. The view at the top overlooking Catherine Lake is worth the climb as is the DH, of course.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 12, 2026 @ 7:32pm (America/Denver)
Jun 12, 2026
 Good to go up until the meadow before the switchbacks, then turns to mud and snowpack.
Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:11pm (America/Denver)
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        Directions to catherine-pass-alta trailhead (40.582830, -111.618390)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Catherine Pass (Alta)

        ▼ Where is Catherine Pass (Alta) located?
        Catherine Pass (Alta) is located in Alta, Utah, United States. It is part of the Alta trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.58283, -111.61839.
        ▼ How hard is Catherine Pass (Alta)?
        Catherine Pass (Alta) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Catherine Pass (Alta)?
        Catherine Pass (Alta) has 816 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 9,386 ft to 10,201 ft.
        ▼ Is Catherine Pass (Alta) a point to point trail?
        Catherine Pass (Alta) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is primitive.

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