Mount Olympus, Mountain summit in Salt Lake County, United States

Mount Olympus is a twin-peaked mountain directly east of Holladay, on the east side of the Salt Lake Valley. Its highest point, Summit Peak, reaches 9,030 feet (2,752 m), about 4,800 feet (1,463 m) above the valley floor. Other outcroppings stand beside the two main peaks.

The peak was named during the mid-1800s by settlers establishing Salt Lake City, inspired by the legendary mountain from Greek mythology. This naming choice reflected the culture and aspirations of the pioneers who were building the region.

The name comes from Greek mythology, given by Salt Lake City settlers in the mid-1800s. Today the Mount Olympus Trail is a regular local route, and its final 600 vertical feet of semi-technical scrambling have prompted numerous rescues, mostly on the descent.

The hike is fairly short but becomes increasingly steep, with scrambling required near the top through rocky terrain. Hikers should wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for the demanding physical effort needed for the final sections.

Neffs Cave, near the base of Mount Olympus, is Utah's second-deepest cave and the 13th-deepest in the United States. It lies close to the Mount Olympus Trail, so hikers pass near a nationally ranked cave system without seeing its entrance.