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Explore Little Cottonwood Canyon Hiking - view hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Explore little cottonwood canyon - view hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
- Hiking Little Cottonwood Canyon
- Snowbird Observation Point Trail
- Lisa Falls
- Gloria Falls
- Little Cottonwood Creek Trail to Tanner Flat
- Lower Bell Canyon
- Cecret Lake Trail
Whether you’re a Utah local or just visiting the Salt Lake City area, you will find hiking in Little Cottonwood Canyon to be a new and invigorating experience. With its beautiful lakes, cascading waterfalls and awe inspiring vistas, you can’t go wrong. We have rounded up the best hikes for families, kids or just wilderness lovers. Just be sure to c...
Snowbird Observation Point Trail is an easy paved trail that takes you to an overlook of Little Cottonwood Canyon and the Salt LakeValley. This trail is great for kids of all ages or even for a couple looking for a romantic stroll. To get there, park at the main lot for Snowbird and head up to the 3rd floor, then out to the patio and across the bri...
Lisa Falls is the shortest of these hikes in Little Cottonwood Canyon but has an amazing view of cascading falls off of the trademark Utah granite rock. It only takes a few minutes to hike but the most difficult part is finding the trailhead. It’s not well marked so it’s kind of a hidden gem! Starting from the bottom of Little Cottonwood Canyon, go...
Gloria Falls is one of our all time favorite hikes in Little Cottonwood. We do this on date nights but if your kids are older than 10, they can probably do it. It is a little steep for younger kids. And it does require a bit of off-trail bushwhacking at the end to see the waterfall. But the falls are worth all the sweat! We recommend downloading th...
Tanner Flat is a popular camping spot up Little Cottonwood Canyon and many people hike the Little Cottonwood Creek Trail to enjoy some solitude and the white noise of the creek. And the trail is almost fully shaded which makes for a refreshing experience during the hot summer months. Be prepared to hop over rocks and go across dried up river beds. ...
Bell Canyon technically isn’t in Little Cottonwood Canyon but it is located right at the base of it. There are multiple ways to access these trails but we recommend parking on Wasatch Boulevard just south of the mouth of the canyon. There are two main attractions in Bell Canyon – the reservoir and a waterfall. The waterfall is stunning but it’s a m...
Cecret This hike is not-so-secret but it is popular for good reason. It’s a small but incredibly picturesque mountain lake and one of the best places in Utah to see wildflowers in the summer. It tops the list of best hikes in Little Cottonwood Canyon because of the vibrant wildflowers, frequent moose sightings, and the reward of a crystal clear lak...
The Little Cottonwood trail is a moderate 7 miles of rocky road that runs along the creek through some nice, shady woods. From the parking lot, it follows some open doubletrack that then turns into a rocky old jeep road. There are several stream crossings using well-built bridges.
Little Cottonwood Canyon. This road tour begins at the G.K. Gilbert Geologic View Park, located just north of the intersection of Wasatch Boulevard and Little Cottonwood Road. From here you can view evi ...
3 days ago · Little Cottonwood Canyon hikes are perfect for everyone, no matter your hiking experience. Nestled in the Wasatch Mountains, this spot has trails that range from easy walks to challenging treks. The scenery is amazing, with towering peaks and lush forests, making every hike a feast for the eyes.
Little Cottonwood Canyon has an awe-inspiring collection of majestic mountains above the landscape. The rugged peaks, including the iconic Mount Superior and Snowbird Mountain, provide a breathtaking backdrop for hiking the trails.
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