North's Fork actually is the south fork from Neffs Canyon that
climbs up the east side of Mount Olympus. It is the closest
access to climb the North Peak of Olympus. It's also very difficult.
I would suggest wearing gloves, long sleeve shirt, jeans, and
even some shin guards and eye protection. You will take a good
beating as you swim through the thick overgrown bushes and trees.
This is one of the more rugged areas in the Central Wasatch.
Route finding is very difficult as there are tons of deer trails
that lead into thick brush. I wish they would develop these
trails as the area is very wild but well worth a visit.
There was plenty of snow from a light snowstorm earlier in the
week.
I got off trail and did some cross-country short-cutting, which wasn't
worth it.
I call this the "Death Chute"
because I almost died on the other side about 6 years ago.
I made some unwise decisions, like climbing up this dangerous slot.
A view of the top of the chute in the previous picture.
Crazy autumn colors everywhere.
Looking south toward the wall directly east of Mount
Olympus.
An obscured view of Triangle Peak, and a view of the firey autumn
colors.
Looking south up Norths Fork. One of the harder bushwhack routes I've
done.
Bring a machete and some laupers and clear a bit of the thick brush
if you can.
Looking far west into the distance at the paralax of peaks and ridges.
I think the high peak in the distance is Pilot Peak in Nevada, North
of Wendover.
