Big Mountain Pass
Mountain pass in Utah, United States
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Big Mountain Pass is a mountain pass in the Wasatch Mountains in Utah, United States. It has an elevation of 7,420 feet (2,260 m).[1]
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| Elevation | 7,420 ft (2,260 m) |
| Traversed by |  SR-65 |
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| Location | Morgan / Salt Lake counties, Utah, United States |
| Range | Wasatch Mountains |
| Coordinates | 40°49.680′N 111°39.227′W |
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It is on the original route of the Mormon pioneers who crossed it in 1847 on their way to the Salt Lake Valley.[2] In 1846, the pass was used by the Donner Party.[1]
The route closes from November to June depending on snowfall in the area.[3]
