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 and is home to unparalleled backcountry skiing, splitboarding, snowshoeing and hiking. High peaks and shaded valleys are sought out by the many visitors to this highly accessible wilderness area. Notable peaks in this area are Mount Olympus, Gobblers Knob and Mount Raymond.