Block U, Hillside letter on Mount Van Cott, Salt Lake City, United States
The Block U stands 100 feet tall on Mount Van Cott at an elevation of 5,200 feet, visible throughout Salt Lake Valley from its concrete construction.
Students initially painted their graduation year on Mount Van Cott until 1907, when the university administration constructed a permanent concrete letter on the hillside.
The Block U illuminates in different patterns depending on University of Utah athletic team outcomes, with steady lights for losses and flashing ones for victories.
Visitors can reach the Block U through a steep quarter-mile trail, with the trailhead located at the end of Tomahawk Drive in Salt Lake City.
The Block U features 240 LED lights controlled wirelessly from the Merrill Engineering building, following a substantial renovation project in 2006.
Location: Salt Lake City
GPS coordinates: 40.77940,-111.84000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:48
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