Great White Icicle
Sandy, Utah
GPS: |
40°34'16.2"N 111°44'33.2"W Maps | Directions |
State: | Utah |
Trails/Routes: | 0.7 mi |
Hike and Rock Climb
The Great White Icicle is located in Little Cottonwood Canyon just outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. It is a climbing area that is a frozen waterfall in the winter and a cascading waterfall in the summer months. but the hike is available all year. The climb itself requires ice picks (in the winter), ropes, and good climbing shoes as you ascend the rock and ice to the top shelf. Once at the top, climbers rappel down the ice and rock back to where they started. The climb isn't extremely tall, but should take most climbers about 4 to 5 hours to complete. The climb has four shelves of ice during the winter and each gets more difficult to climb as you go up. The climb is beautiful but may not be for the novice climber.
During the summer, Climbers are parallel to the waterfall as the climb and ascend to the top the waterfall where they rappel back down. It is a one of a kind experience being able to come up close and personal with one of the most beautiful spots in the state of Utah.
Climbers park along the road in Little Cottonwood Canyon and hike the short trail that is just over a half mile to the waterfall where they will ascend to the top. It is a bucket list climb both in the summer and winter because of the uniqueness of this climb. Climbers come from all across the country to master the Great White Icicle and it could be your next adventure no matter what time of year you want to climb!
More Information
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read MoreDirections
From Sandy, Utah
- Head east on E Sego Lily Dr toward S 1900 E (0.9 mi)
- Turn left onto S 2300 E/
Eastdell Dr (1.1 mi) - Turn right onto UT-209 E/
Little Cottonwood Rd (2.8 mi) - Slight right onto UT-210 E (1.9 mi)
From I-15 in Sandy, Utah take Exit #298 (9000 South) and head east on Highway 209 (9000 South) for 6.9 miles at which point Highway 209 joins Highway 210 (Little Cottonwood Canyon Road) at a Y-Junction. All mileage in this canyon is measured from this Y-Junction. The junction is identified be a huge flashing message board on the south side of the road and a park and ride lot on the north side of the canyon. The park and ride lot has a restroom.

Trails
Distance ?
0.7 milesElevation Gain ?
0 feetReal Ascent ?
575 feetReal Descent ?
575 feetAvg Grade (0°)
0%Grade (-64° to 63°)
-206% to 197%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.