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Mount Van Cott
- Where
- Salt Lake City, UT (Salt Lake County)
- Indoors or outdoors
- Outdoors
- Good for
- outdoor lovers
Good to know
This Wasatch peak near the University of Utah draws hikers and mountain bikers with multiple trail options and views from its 6,351-foot summit. The trails on the east side of campus offer convenient access to the mountain.
Updated October 22, 2026
Mount Van Cott is a mountain located in the Wasatch Mountain Range immediately east of the University of Utah with an elevation of 6,351 feet (1,936 m). The mountain is a common spot for hikers as well as mountain bikers and has many access trails. The east side of the University of Utah offers direct access to trails to the summit.
About Mount Van Cott
Mount Van Cott is a nature area or viewpoint in Salt Lake City (Salt Lake County), Utah. It's an outdoor activity. The nearest other nature area or viewpoint is Canyon Overlook, about 0.8 miles away, with 181 more within 30 miles. Good for outdoor lovers.
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Eat nearby
- The Point Restaurant · American · 0.9 mi
- Aspen Park Café · American · 1.0 mi
- The Hive Pizzeria · Pizza · 1.2 mi
Places to stay
- University Guest House & Conference Center · Hotel · Salt Lake City · 1.2 mi
- Marriott Honors Community · Hotel · Salt Lake City · 1.4 mi
More to do nearby
- Natural History Museum Of Utah · Museum · 1.2 mi
- Red Butte Stone House · Park & Garden · 0.9 mi
- Hogle Zoo · Zoo & Aquarium · 2.3 mi
- IJ & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center · Community Center · 1.0 mi
Common questions
Where is it?
Salt Lake City, Utah.
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