Big Cottonwood Canyon: Mount Raymond

Location: In Big Cottonwood Canyon southeast of downtown Salt Lake City

Mount Raymond is slightly lower than its popular neighbor, Gobblers Knob, but it is more fun to climb. The angular peak rises from the apex of three weathered limestone ridges that come together at roughly equal angles on the eastern side of the Mount Olympus Wilderness Area.
Setting: Mountainous
Length: 8.1 mile round-trip
Difficulty: Intermediate
Elevation Change: 3,161 feet
Time To Allow: 4 to 4-1/2 hours
Season: July to October