Honeycomb Cliffs

Honeycomb Cliffs from Alta TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 2.5 to 4.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 4.2 miles
 Elevation Gain: 1809 feet
Main Aspect: Southwest
 Climb Rate: 861 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 16%
Notes: The trail through Grizzly Gulch passes many artifacts from Alta’s mining days.

Trailhead: Alta TH
Trailhead Elevation: 8670 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: No
Distance from Park-N-Ride: 8.1 miles
Area: Little Cottonwood Canyon
Area Location: East on 9400 S (SR210) in Salt Lake County
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: The trail starts in Alta where a paved road heading north leaves the main road. It goes past a church and the city offices. Follow the road through 2 switchbacks until you get to a junction. The junction to the north goes toward Cardiff Pass and Flagstaff Peak. The trail east goes through Grizzly Gulch toward Twin Lakes Pass.

Waypoint 1: Grizzly Gulch
Elevation: 9350 Feature: Canyon
Notes: This gulch is east of Alta. It has reminders of the mining heyday in this region. Continue on for hikes to Honeycomb Cliffs, Twin Lakes Pass, Patsey Marley and Mount Wolverine.

Destination: Honeycomb Cliffs
Elevation: 10479 Feature: Peak
Notes: This is an easy climb from the Alta side.