Travel | Beaches | Mountains | Hiking
The Lake Mary Trail is a 2.6 moderately tracked trail located at the base of Brighton Resort near Salt Lake City. It features fantastic views of parts of Brighton Ski Resort as well as Lake Mary at the end! Lake Mary is best completed in mid-May to mid-June, or late September to mid-November. Dogs are not allowed to use this trail, and swimming is not allowed at this lake or any lake in the SLC watershed.
The Little Cottonwood Creek Trail is a 9-mile trail that starts neat Temple Quarry at the bottom of Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC) and ends at the Tanner Flat campground. It features approximately 1800 feet of elevation gain, and is open for hiking, walking, trail running, and mountain biking,
Perhaps one of Big Cottonwood Canyons best kept secrets, Hidden Falls is a gorgeous waterfall just off the side of the road near the Lake Blanche trailhead. It features a waterfall, and is good for all skill levels and abilities.
One of the views from the top. Grandeur Peak is a wonderful route near Salt Lake City. Taking the Church Fork route from Millcreek Canyon, the trail is approximately 7.04 miles round trip with an elevation gain of 2562 feet. Contrary to the AllTrails description, I clocked this trail at over a mile and a … Continue reading Hiking Grandeur Peak Trail | Church Fork Trailhead, Millcreek Canyon, Utah
The engine hums through the canyon as tires filled with salt and sand roll on black asphalt. The canyon turns and winds through a carved out path through a beautiful canyon, filled with high mountains on either side and breathtaking lookouts from time to time. The drive is mostly silent, save for the occasional oncoming … Continue reading Exploring Big Cottonwood Canyon in Salt Lake City, Utah
