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Big Cottonwood Canyon is a scenic canyon in the Wasatch Mountains, east of Salt Lake City. It offers hiking, biking, fishing, and skiing opportunities, as well as access to Solitude Mountain Resort and Brighton Resort.
Big Cottonwood Canyon is a canyon in the Wasatch Range 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Salt Lake City in the U.S. state of Utah. The 15-mile (24 km)-long canyon provides hiking, biking, picnicking, rock-climbing, camping, and fishing in the summer.
- 15 miles (24 km) East-West
- Salt Lake County
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- Utah State Route 190
Aug 4, 2015 · Big Cottonwood Canyon is a beautiful place to visit in the summer, with cool temperatures, waterfalls, lakes and streams. This post lists 10 family-friendly hikes in the canyon, from easy to moderate, with pictures and directions. You can also find tips for parking, wildlife and safety.
Big Cottonwood Canyon is a beautiful place, and it is just a couple of minutes away from Salt Lake City. There are countless hikes, campgrounds, and places to explore in both this canyon and Little Cottonwood Canyon, which is nearby. Definitely a must-see.
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- Broads Fork Trail. Distance: about 4.7 miles roundtrip. Elevation Gain: 2046 feet. Difficulty: Moderate. I think this is one of the most underrated hikes in Big Cottonwood Canyon!
- Lake Blanche. Distance: about 6.4 miles roundtrip. Elevation Gain: 2,753 feet. Difficulty: Moderate. No Big Cottonwood Canyon hiking list would be complete without talking about the Lake Blanche trail.
- Hidden Falls. Distance: about 0.2 miles roundtrip. Elevation Gain: 170 feet. Difficulty: Very Easy. Hidden Falls is a beautiful waterfall that’s not too far from the parking lot.
- Moss Ledge Waterfall. Distance: about 0.5 miles roundtrip (but GPS is hard to track on this hike) Elevation Gain: about 531 feet. Difficulty: Moderate. This is a really cool waterfall if you’re willing to work for it.
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Discover this 14.6-mile point-to-point trail near Salt Lake City, Utah. Generally considered an easy route. This is a very popular area for road biking and scenic driving, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.
