Adventure into Alta’s Past.
Join the Utah State Historic Preservation Office and Utah Cultural Site Stewardship (UCSS) for a guided hike through Grizzly Gulch, where Alta’s rich mining history comes to life. Led by Utah’s State Historic Preservation Officer, this journey will uncover remnants of historic mines and share stories of the resilience and ingenuity that helped shape the Alta we know today.
This 3 mile hike features moderately technical terrain and an elevation gain of about 1,000 ft. While we’ll take plenty of time to explore and discuss the area’s past, this event is best suited for those with intermediate to advanced hiking experience. Registration requried >
when
Saturday, September 6th | 8–11am
Where
Town of Alta | Grizzly Gulch
About
- Registration is OPEN
- Event location disclosed with registration
- This event is recommended for intermediate and advanced hikers
Archaeological Excavation
Following the event, UCSS will host an Archaeological Excavation display from 1–3:30pm along the Transfer Tow at Alta Ski Area. We invite everyone to come and explore the recently uncovered foundations of the original Town of Alta, along with artifacts recovered from the construction site. This event is free and open to the public.
Michigan Utah mines in Grizzly Gulch—ore tram in the foreground. This tram ran down to Tanner's Flat, and later became the first Collins lift. | Photo: Utah Historical Society
