Emigration Canyon, Historic township in Salt Lake County, United States.
Emigration Canyon is a natural mountain passage in the Wasatch Range, running east from Salt Lake City toward Morgan County in Utah. The road through it is narrow and winding, with tree-lined stretches, open sections, and rocky slopes on either side.
In 1847, Mormon pioneers crossed through this canyon as the final stretch of their long journey from the east before descending into Salt Lake Valley. That crossing turned the canyon into a key entry point for the settlement that followed.
Every July, people gather in the canyon to mark the arrival of the first settlers, and the event draws both locals and visitors from far away. Walking the same route that those early travelers followed gives many people a strong sense of connection to that moment in history.
The road through the canyon is popular with cyclists, but the climb is continuous and demands a good level of fitness. Drivers and cyclists share the same road, so both should stay alert throughout the route.
Camp Kostopulos has operated inside the canyon since 1967, offering outdoor programs for people with a wide range of physical and cognitive disabilities. It is one of the few camps of its kind in the western United States to use a natural canyon setting for that purpose.
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