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United States
Utah
Wasatch County
Midway

Empire Pass Climb from Midway – Empire Pass Viewpoint loop from Midway

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Utah
Wasatch County
Midway

Empire Pass Climb from Midway – Empire Pass Viewpoint loop from Midway

Hard

3.1

(15)

56

riders

Empire Pass Climb from Midway – Empire Pass Viewpoint loop from Midway

02:33

30.1km

1,020m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.96 km for 995 m

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 4.08 km for 21.9 km

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

After 26.2 km for 995 m

Closed: • November-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.27 km

Empire Pass Climb from Midway

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Climbing Empire Pass westwards from Midway on the Guardsman Pass Scenic Backway offers a challenging but scenic ascent into Utah's Wasatch Mountains. Prepare for approximately 11-12 miles of sustained climbing, …

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15.0 km

Empire Pass Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's a steep climb to reach this pass, which offers great views of the surrounding mountains. Keep an eye out for the blazing colors of fall foliage here in the fall.

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30.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.3 km

986 m

816 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

1.13 km

711 m

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Highest point (2,720 m)

Lowest point (1,740 m)

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