Catherine Pass, Mount Wolverine, Honeycomb Cliffs Loop in Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT

Hike Catherine Pass, Mount Wolverine, Honeycomb Cliffs Loop Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT

Class 3 6.4 miles 2700 gain 3-5 hrs Loop Oct 26, 2017
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This fun loop takes you from the ski town of Brighton up into the high peaks above the tp of the ski lifts. Most of the way, there aren't any other people, and you may forget that this is a winter tourist destination. From the Lake Mary Trailhead, head up a popular trail to Lake Catherine, and then continue to Catherine Pass, where the trail officially ends. Continue north toward Mt. Tuscarora along an unofficial trail, and then west toward Mt. Wolverine, following the ridge. The ridge continues around the gorgeous bowl that drains into the Twin Lakes Reservoir. You get ridiculousy nice views of Devil's Castle, Twin Peaks (American Fork), and right down Big Cottonwood Canyon. The ridge heads down to the saddle with Honeycomb Cliffs, and up to this point, the difficulty doesn't exceed easy Class 2. Climb steeply north up to Honeycomb Cliffs from the saddle for some more outstanding views, and then continue along the east ridge down some easy Class 3 (avoidable if you go back to the saddle and follow the official trail down to the west side of the Twin Lakes Reservoir). The Class 3 is short but fun, and there were metal rungs and steel cable to assist, maybe helpful if you're a little freaked on some of the exposure. The ridge lands you directly at the top of a ski lift. Follow ski slopes in a northeastern direction until you get to the northernmost end of the Twin Lakes Reservoir, and then follow more ski slopes until you see Brighton (and your car) below.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
Elevation
Prominence
1
Mount Tuscarora
10640 ft
40 rise
2
Mount Wolverine
10735 ft
495 rise
3
Patsy Marley
10525 ft
40 rise
4
Honeycomb Cliffs
10480 ft
487 rise

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Leaving the Lake Mary Trailhead.
Leaving the Lake Mary Trailhead.
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Lake Mary.
Lake Mary.
Lake Mary.
Lake Mary.
Lake Martha.
Lake Martha.
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Looking back toward Lake Martha.
Looking back toward Lake Martha.
Junction with Lake Catherine (left).
Junction with Lake Catherine (left).
Lake Catherine.
Lake Catherine.
Continuing up to Catherine Pass.
Continuing up to Catherine Pass.
Catherine Pass, looking back at Lake Catherine.
Catherine Pass, looking back at Lake Catherine.
Headed up toward Mt. Tuscarora.
Headed up toward Mt. Tuscarora.
Close-up of Lake Catherine on the way up to Mt. Tuscarora.
Close-up of Lake Catherine on the way up to Mt. Tuscarora.
Mt. Wolverine visible ahead.
Mt. Wolverine visible ahead.
Mt. Tuscarora summit, viewing Lake Catherine.
Mt. Tuscarora summit, viewing Lake Catherine.
Mt. Wolverine ahead.
Mt. Wolverine ahead.
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Some rocks above the Mt. Wolverine summit.
Some rocks above the Mt. Wolverine summit.
Mt. Wolverine summit, looking northeast.
Mt. Wolverine summit, looking northeast.
Mt. Wolverine summit, looking along the ridge to the west.
Mt. Wolverine summit, looking along the ridge to the west.
Along the ridge, looking back toward Mt. Wolverine.
Along the ridge, looking back toward Mt. Wolverine.
Along the ridge away from Mt. Wolverine.
Along the ridge away from Mt. Wolverine.
Looking back toward Mt. Wolverine before descending to the saddle.
Looking back toward Mt. Wolverine before descending to the saddle.
Descending to the saddle with Honeycomb Cliffs, Twin Lakes Reservoir on the right.
Descending to the saddle with Honeycomb Cliffs, Twin Lakes Reservoir on the right.
Almost at the saddle, looking up at Honeycomb Cliffs.
Almost at the saddle, looking up at Honeycomb Cliffs.
Heading up to Honeycomb Cliffs, looking back toward Mt. Wolverine.
Heading up to Honeycomb Cliffs, looking back toward Mt. Wolverine.
Honeycomb Cliffs summit.
Honeycomb Cliffs summit.
Looking down the east ridge of Honeycomb Cliffs toward Twin Lakes Reservoir.
Looking down the east ridge of Honeycomb Cliffs toward Twin Lakes Reservoir.
Easy Class 3, with some metal rungs to help you out.
Easy Class 3, with some metal rungs to help you out.
Looks steeper here than it is, and also there's a steel cable for assistance at the more sketchy sections.
Looks steeper here than it is, and also there's a steel cable for assistance at the more sketchy sections.
Looking back up the Class 3 scramble to Honeycomb Cliffs.
Looking back up the Class 3 scramble to Honeycomb Cliffs.
Following ski slopes back down.
Following ski slopes back down.
Looking over toward Mt. Tuscarora and Mt. Wolverine, Twin Lakes Reservoir in the foreground.
Looking over toward Mt. Tuscarora and Mt. Wolverine, Twin Lakes Reservoir in the foreground.
Brighton town ahead.
Brighton town ahead.

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