Beartrap Fork

Name: Beartrap Fork
Rating: 4.8

4.8 ( 4 )

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2.0 mile 3.3 kilometer point to point
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Easy/Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 1,846' 563 m
Descent: 0' 0 m
High: 9,420' 2,871 m
Low: 7,574' 2,308 m

Grade

Avg Slope: 17% (10°)
Max Slope: 37% (20°)

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Avalanche risk for Nov 26, 2017: Low

Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features. Natural and human-triggered avalanches unlikely.

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Popular ski lines nearby

This was taken from the top of the cone looking north. Runs drop from the peak seen on the ski-line into the Lake Desolation drainage, but they are steep and much more avalanche-prone than PP3.

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Sunset Peak in the background, the south w shoulder of Mnt Tuscarora on the left of the screen

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“Skin track to access terrain in Beartrap Fork.”

— Ben Haas

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

This ascent is a low angle skin track that runs through the bottom of the drainage. By sticking close to the drainage, you'll avoid some of the most dense foliage, and make your way up a fairly consistent slope.

This is also a good way to access the skiing in the Willow Creek drainage to the East.

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Land Manager: USFS - Uinta, Wasatch & Cache National Forests Office

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Dec 16, 2018

Maggie McCann

Feb 11, 2018

Sara LoTemplio

skinned up to the backside of 99-ninety at park city. Skied through some nice open bowls and an aspen grove. some terrain traps in gully. 6mi — 6h 00m

Dec 16, 2017

Brit Graf

With santo, tried to meet up with brian. Awesome powder run at the top. Did two loops on two different sides.

Dec 15, 2017

Amy Tyrone Stuifzand

Dec 31, 2016

CRyanDean

4.3mi

Dec 8, 2016

David Abbott

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Trail Ratings

4.8 from 4 votes

#6

in Big Cottonwood

#102

Overall

4.8 from 4 votes

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#6

in Big Cottonwood

#9

in Utah

#102

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