A cache at the summit of Mt. Wire, a
medium-sized mountain east of the University of Utah and Research Park.
If you follow the West route from the
trailhead on Colorow Drive, watch for three related caches on the way:
Colorow Drive parking, 4,995 Feet
Mt Wire, West Face, 5,700 Feet
Mt
Wire, West Face, 6,617 Feet
Mt
Wire, West Face, 6,995 Feet
Mt Wire Summit, 7,146 Feet
Total Ascent: 2,151 feet
If you follow the South route from
the trailhead on Sunnyside Avenue, watch for three related caches on the way:
Sunnyside Avenue parking, 4,920 Feet
Mt Wire, South Face, 5,890 Feet
Mt
Wire, South Face, 6,355 Feet
Mt
Wire, South Face, 6,646 Feet
Mt Wire Summit, 7,146 Feet
Total Ascent: 2,226 feet
Check out the nearby field
puzzle,
Mount
Wireless, the inventor of which is
approaching a hard-earned milestone of 5,000 cache finds! Congratulations!
If you aren't familiar with Mt. Wire,
check out this
guide.
Enjoy the hike!
