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Elevation: 11 ft 3 m
GPS: 40.59001, -111.66633
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Shared By: BCramer on Jun 26, 2007 · Updates
Admins: Perin Blanchard, GRK, David Crane, Nathan Fisher

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Mount Superior is located between Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons and can be easily seen rising above the Snowbird and Alta ski resorts to the north.

The summit area consists of several high points. Most locals call the eastern point Mt. Superior (11,037) and the higher western point Monte Cristo (11,132).

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Several approaches are possible from both canyons.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Mt. Superior / Monte Cristo

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c
 364
South Ridge
Trad, Alpine
Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c
 40
The Cottonwood Traverse
Trad, Alpine
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
South Ridge
 364
Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c Trad, Alpine
The Cottonwood Traverse
 40
Easy 5th 1+ 3 I 5 M 1c Trad, Alpine
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