The densely-vegetated narrow canyons of the Wasatch Range such as Big Cottonwood Canyon and Little Cottonwood Canyon are heavily visited; on September 25, 2005, 1,200 automobiles entered Little Cottonwood within one hour[4]. The canyons are located within 24 miles from downtown Salt Lake City and the year-round paved roadways can reach 5,000 ft. higher in elevation above the city's 4,000 ft, within that same short distance. Dirt roads readily drivable in passenger cars with moderate clearance stretch up from Park City, Heber, and Big Cottonwood Canyon. These reach about 10,000 feet above sea level and provide impressive long-range high country views.