A Hiking Guide to the Geology of the Wasatch Mountains
Title | A Hiking Guide to the Geology of the Wasatch Mountains PDF eBook |
Author | William T. Parry |
Publisher | University of Utah Press |
Pages | 137 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0874808391 |
Northern Utah's Wasatch Mountains are popular destinations for outdoor enthusiasts in every season. These mountains rise spectacularly from the relatively flat valley floor to thirteen peaks over 11,000 feet in elevation. An additional nineteen peaks rise more than 10,000 feet in elevation. Although many hiking guides exist for the Wasatch Mountains, there has been no guide book that focuses on the geologic features visible from the trails--until now. Written by a recognized authority on the geology of the Wasatch Mountains, this guide is meant to enrich the experience of outdoor enthusiasts who want to understand the geological history and development of the Wasatch range. The first section of the book introduces the major geological time periods--the record of mountain building events from oldest to youngest, the effects of glaciation, and the development of the present topography. It then follows with a descriptive trail guide for each major trail system, including Mill Creek and Neffs Canyons, Mount Olympus, Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons, and Bells Canyon. Trail length, elevation gain, relative difficulty, and major geological features are outlined for each trail. Now you can hike these trails with the answers to all your geologic questions right at your fingertips.
Environmental and Engineering Geology of the Wasatch Front Region
Title | Environmental and Engineering Geology of the Wasatch Front Region PDF eBook |
Author | Utah Geological Association. Field Conference |
Publisher | |
Pages | 582 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Engineering geology |
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Environmental Geology of the Wasatch Front, 1971
Title | Environmental Geology of the Wasatch Front, 1971 PDF eBook |
Author | |
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Pages | 332 |
Release | 1972 |
Genre | Earthquakes |
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Nineteen papers on geological hazards of the region and their threat to human activity.
Geology of Utah
Title | Geology of Utah PDF eBook |
Author | William Lee Stokes |
Publisher | |
Pages | 342 |
Release | 1986 |
Genre | Geology |
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Subsurface Geology Along the Wasatch Front
Title | Subsurface Geology Along the Wasatch Front PDF eBook |
Author | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
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Release | 1990 |
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Geologic Guide to the Central Wasatch Front Canyons, Salt Lake County, Utah
Title | Geologic Guide to the Central Wasatch Front Canyons, Salt Lake County, Utah PDF eBook |
Author | Utah Geological Survey Staff |
Publisher | Utah Geological Survey |
Pages | 18 |
Release | 2005-09 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1557917221 |
Striking beauty, abundant recreational opportunities, historic mining and pioneer locales, and a unique geologic story stretching back over one billion years make Salt Lake County’s Wasatch Front canyons a world-class attraction. This guide highlights the six canyons open to vehicles. Topical pages present the region’s fascinating geologic history and active processes, while descriptions and maps with road mileage further explain each canyon’s geology.
Geologic History of Utah
Title | Geologic History of Utah PDF eBook |
Author | Lehi F. Hintze |
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Release | 1973 |
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