Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons
Two steep canyons just outside the city with four famous ski resorts, wildflower hikes and mountain lakes in summer.
- Open
- Year-round; traction rules on canyon roads in winter
- Price
- Free; paid lift tickets
- Time Needed
- A full day
- Address
- Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Sandy, UT 84092Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- About 30 minutes by car southeast of downtown.
Why Go
Alta and Snowbird in Little Cottonwood and Brighton and Solitude in Big Cottonwood get some of the deepest powder in the country. In summer, hike to Lake Blanche or Cecret Lake.
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