Resources
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Parley’s Canyon Resources
The proposed mining operation for Parley’s Canyon will have a dramatic effect on the entire Wasatch Range. The size and scope of the project presents this as the largest mining operation within the Wasatch Front since the establishment of the Point of the Mountain quarry. Stopping a mining operation in…
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How to Write a Letter to the Editor or An Op-Ed
The threats to the Wasatch, to our watersheds, to the places that inspire our rapidly growing communities and the generations that will surely follow, are intense, complex, and need attention. What they need perhaps most of all is unity. We can show unity in a variety of ways by: attending…
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Contact Your Elected Leaders and Officials
Contact your elected leaders and officials right now by clicking the buttons below. No need to look them up first – this tool will automatically input your legislator’s information and send your email to them directly! Tips for writing Utah’s leaders Commenting on a Congressmember’s social media posts is just…
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Registering To Vote
Registering to vote Requirements to register Mailing ballots Requirements to vote -ONE primary valid form of ID that includes your name and photograph Examples: OR TWO forms of ID that, when combined, prove your name and current residence. Examples:
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Lone Peak Wilderness
Lone Peak Wilderness consists of 30,735 acre in the Central Wasatch Mountains, located southeast of Salt Lake City. This wilderness area was designated in 1978 by the Endangered American Wilderness Act. This was the only established wilderness in Utah until the Utah Wilderness Act was passed in 1984.
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How to Recreate Properly
There are a wide variety of activities that users can partake in while in Mount Olympus Wilderness. These activities include hiking, trail running, camping, fishing, backcountry skiing and snowboarding and rock climbing. Users should remember that activities have special regulations due to their location in a wilderness and a partial…
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Flora and Fauna
Mount Olympus Wilderness is home to many spectacular flora and fauna that are native to the area. Here is listing of many of the animals and plants that live in the area: Animals: Mammals: Birds: Insects: Reptiles: Amphibians: Fish: Trees: Plants: Invasive Species: For more plant and animals:
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Seven Leave No Trace Principles
These are commonly used practices in wilderness areas and watershed areas because they limit impact on an area and help keep the area healthy. Leave No Trace principles are: Plan Ahead & Be Prepared Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave What You Find Minimize Campfire…
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Rules and Restrictions
General Wilderness Rules: These are rules that apply to all wilderness areas. These rules are: Specific Wilderness Rules: Watershed Rules: Parts of this Wilderness lay within watershed areas, so there are special concerns to remember when in this area. Watershed rules to follow are: To learn more about why wilderness…
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Commonly Asked
Are dogs allowed in Mount Olympus Wilderness? Yes, dogs are allowed in Mount Olympus Wilderness, but in specific spots. Dogs are not allowed within areas of this wilderness that fall into the designated watershed. Dogs are prohibited on the Big Cottonwood side of the wilderness area. Dogs must be under…
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What is Mount Olympus?
Mount Olympus Wilderness Area was designated in 1984 as part of the Utah Wilderness Act. This area is 15,292 acres, which is located southwest of Salt Lake City and is between Big Cottonwood Canyon and Mill Creek Canyon. Mt Olympus Wilderness ranges from 5000 feet to 10,000 feet in elevation…
