Located within the central Wasatch range on the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, the Mount Olympus Wilderness consists of approximately 16,000 acres and is generally bounded on the north by Mill Creek Canyon, on the south by Big Cottonwood Canyon, on the west by the Salt Lake Valley and on the east by Gobbler's Knob, Alexander Basin and Dog Lake. The Mount Olympus Wilderness provides a spectacular backdrop for the Salt Lake Valley and is dominated by moderate to rugged terrain, narrow canyons and high peaks, including Mount Olympus, Mount Raymond and Gobbler's Knob. The geologic structure of the area is varied and complex, consisting of granitoid rock masses and several sedimentary formations. Carving of the present alpine topography is due to glaciation with erosion the current dominant force in the land sculpturing process. Much of the higher elevation is alpine, characterized by large, open cirque basins and exposed rocky ridges.
Vegetation includes dense mountain brush mixed with sagebrush and grass.
Patches of various firs and aspen are common in isolated patches on north facing slopes. Snow remains in some areas until mid-summer. To preserve and protect the physical and aesthetic environment, National Forest wildernesses are closed to motor vehicles, motorized equipment, hang gliders and bicycles. In addition, parts of this wilderness lay within the culinary watershed for Salt Lake County and special restrictions concerning camping, swimming and domestic animals apply. Please help protect this wilderness for future generations by learning and practicing No-Trace camping and hiking techniques.