Soldier Summit

Soldier Summit sits at a mountain pass in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, where a near-ghost town shares the same name. The location has long served as a key corridor linking the Wasatch Front with Price, Utah, dating back to the era of Mormon pioneer settlement.

Both U.S. Route 6 and the former main line of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad — now operating as the Provo Subdivision of the Central Corridor — run through the pass, underscoring its historic role as a transportation hub. Visitors today will find a largely abandoned community whose past is tied to that railway heritage rather than a bustling town center.

Access via U.S. Route 6 is straightforward, making this a feasible stop for those passing through. Winter conditions at a mountain pass in Utah can be severe, so travel is most practical from late spring through early fall.