Big Cottonwood Canyon Hiking Trails in Utah

Ready to do some hiking in Big Cottonwood Canyon? the Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah has many wonderful scenic Hiking Trails of which we will focus on hiking trails that can be found while taking a drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Another wonderful benefit of hiking up Big Cottonwood Canyon is the beautiful Fall Leaves. As of Sunday September 7th 2008 the leaves are still vibrantly green so it looks like the next 6 weeks will bring a spectacular Fall Colour show. Now is the perfect time to go out for a scenic hike in Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Directions to get to Big Cottonwood Canyon:
I-215 South to exit 6200 South Exit. Turn right onto Wasatch Boulevard, then turn left at Big Cottonwood Canyon. Head towards Brighton and Solitude Ski resorts.

Hidden Falls Mill B - North Fork Trail 4.4 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon (North of the Mill B South Fork Picnic area)

• Interpretive Trail is paved for easy access by all and reaches a small waterfall for enjoyment

Mill B - South Fork Interpretive Trail is 4.4 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon and is located in Twin Peaks Wilderness Area.

• Lake Blanche
• Lake Florence
• Lake Lillian

Broads Fork Hiking Trail 4.5 miles up canyon

The Mineral Fork Hiking Trail 6.1 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon. The hike will bring you to a Wasatch Mine about 3 miles in. GPS coordinates are N40 38.183 W111 41.902

Cardiff Fork/Donut Falls Hiking Trail 9.3 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon

Mill D North Trail 9.6 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon
**You can hike into Dog Lake or Desolation Lake depending on which route you take at the fork

Bear Trap Fork 11 miles up up Big Cottonwood Canyon

Solitude Resort is 13.9 miles if you park at Solitude Resort or 14.2 miles if you park at Silver Lake Visitor Center near Brighton's Resort.

• Solitude Lake
• Twin Lakes
• Silver Lake

Hiking trails to Lakes from Brighton Ski Resort 14.2 miles

• Dog Lake 3/4 mile hike
• Lake Mary 1 mile hike
• Lake Martha 1.5 mile hike
• Lake Catherine 2 mile hike
• Catherine Pass 2 1/4 mile hike

Solitude Resort
12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon
Solitude UT 84121

Brighton Resort
12601 E Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd
Brighton UT 84121
800-873-5512

You have many places along the route through Big Cottonwood Canyon to pull over and park the car and walk around.

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