Bingham Mine Overlook
Usa, north-america
4.02 km
2,748 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, adventure awaits! If you're near Tooele County, Utah, and crave mind-blowing views, the Bingham Mine Overlook is calling. Just be warned, getting there is part of the thrill.
First off, you're heading up to a lofty 9,015 feet! The 2.5-mile Copper Pit Overlook Road kicks off from Butterfield Canyon Road and climbs 374 meters at an average 9.35% gradient. Translation? Steep!
The road is gravel, bumpy, and usually closed from October to June (depending on the weather gods). There are no guardrails, so keep your wits about you. The payoff? Stunning mountain views, possible wildlife sightings, and a peek at the largest manmade hole on Earth – the Bingham Canyon Mine, the richest copper mine *ever*. Seriously, this thing is massive.
The drive itself is twisty-turny with blind spots galore, so take it slow. While you can probably make it in a regular car on a good day, be extra careful. Night driving is a no-go unless you know the road. At the top, you'll be rewarded with a 360-degree panorama of northern Utah, with a view of almost 80% of the state's population on a clear day. It's pretty epic!
Road Details
- Country
- Usa
- Continent
- north-america
- Length
- 4.02 km
- Max Elevation
- 2,748 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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