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    Top Spots in and near Cottonwood Heights

    • Cottonwood Heights, Utah

      Rock Climbing at Dogwood

      4.4
      If you can avoid the crowds, Dogwood is an easy crag to get to with a lot of 5.fun climbs and a legendary 5.13a sport climb. From the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon, the Dogwood picnic area is 1.1 miles up the canyon. Park on the street to avoid having to pay $8 and walk into the picnic area. Fol...
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    • Cottonwood Heights, Utah

      Fishing Big Cottonwood Creek

      4.0
      Big Cottonwood Creek is a fun little creek that is often overlooked by the more popular fly-fishing waters of the Provo, Weber, and the Green Rivers of Utah. The fish aren't as big, but make up for it by being less selective with flies and a willingness to go after dry flies any time of the year....
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    • Cottonwood Heights, Utah

      Cycle Big Cottonwood Canyon

      5.0
      Big Cottonwood Canyon (BCC) is one of the longest rideable canyons in the Salt Lake City area, taking you from the base of the canyon to Brighton Ski Resort. Riders have the option to ride any length of the canyon, all of which will be visually rewarding.There are 3 relatively steep sections in B...
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    • Holladay, Utah

      Hike Heughs Canyon (Olympus Waterfall)

      4.5
      2 mi / 1000 ft gain
      Heughs Canyon starts right on the edge of Salt Lake City, but within minutes, you’re in a shady forest next to a gurgling stream. This is the prefect after-work hike that can be enjoyed year-round. Two miles round-trip and just over 1,000 feet, the path takes you to a beautiful waterfall that flo...
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    • Holladay, Utah

      Winter Hike to Mt. Olympus

      5.0
      7 mi / 4200 ft gain
      Approach: You can access the well traveled Mount Olympus Trail the same as you would any other season. Park in the trailhead lot or along Wasatch Blvd. The trail starts on the south side of the parking lot.Route Description: Even in the winter the Mount Olympus trail should be pretty straightforw...
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    • Holladay, Utah

      Mt. Olympus Trail

      4.7
      6.46 mi / 4124 ft gain
      The trail begins right on Wasatch Blvd. and after the first 0.5 miles you're into the Superior Wilderness. This is a very strenuous hike and you will be gaining elevation the whole way from the parking lot (4830 ft) to the summit (9026 ft). About .2 mile from the summit you will reach a saddle....
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    • Sandy, Utah

      Bell Canyon's Waterfall

      4.6
      4.64 mi / 1549 ft gain
      If you keep a steady pace, the hike takes about an hour each way, so allow time when trying to catch the sunset. The hike is pretty easy until right before you reach the falls, where there is a big, steep hill you have to climb. From the parking lot/trailhead, head up the path and head left when...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Hike Stairs Gulch

      4.2
      Drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon for around 2.8 miles, parking will be along the road and there will be a large rock waterfall on the right hand side of the road. The trailhead is just a short distance from that rock fall (40.623824, -111.743208)Stairs Gulch is an easy, short hike, unless you're lo...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Climb West Slabs of Mount Olympus

      5.0
      Park at the top of Thousand Oaks Drive, and make your way to the dirt path heading east. It will be a well maintained, well-covered single dirt track which takes you to the base of a really impressive couloir. Follow the trail until you reach the couloir / rocky gully. You will then see the West ...
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    • Sandy, Utah

      Upper Bell Canyon Reservoir via Bell Canyon Trail

      4.3
      9.12 mi / 4285 ft gain
      This is one of my favorite spots in the state of Utah! It is completely secluded high up on the Wasatch front. You can hike here for a nice relaxing day, an overnight camping trip, or do a little fly fishing and hook some fun little brooke and cutthroat trout. The Bell Canyon trail is one of the...
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    • Sandy, Utah

      South Thunder Mountain via Bell Canyon

      11.78 mi / 5968 ft gain
      Starting at the Bell's Canyon trailhead, the trail follows a river for most of the way, passing two reservoirs and two waterfalls. This trail is intermediate, depending on your destination. The first and most commonly visited section of the trail is the first reservoir. An easy hike of less than ...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Hike Neff's Canyon

      4.3
      From the parking lot, you will follow a 4-wheel drive track that runs straight up to the beginning of the different trailheads. You can also take an actual trail up to that same spot, situated below the 4-wheel gravel track on the righthand side.There are a few different trails that merge togethe...
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    • Sandy, Utah

      Dimple Dell Trail West

      3.88 mi / 236 ft gain
      Dimple Dell Trail West is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sandy, Utah.
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    • Salt Lake County, Utah

      Hidden Falls

      4.2
      0.16 mi / 138 ft gain
      Hidden Falls is a beautiful little waterfall with minimal crowds. When I say minimal, I mean I've only seen another person there 1 of the 5 or 6 times that I have been. Take it in. Stay a while. Scramble around the small canyon for different perspectives of the falls or the creek. If you don't ha...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Broads Fork Basin and Beaver Pond

      4.0
      5.1 mi / 2083 ft gain
      The Broads Fork trailhead starts in Big Cottonwood Canyon in the same parking lot as the Lake Blanche trailhead, this trailhead is on the west side of the parking lot. The trail is very easy to follow and is well marked. Follow the trail until you come to a great big basin. Here you will be able...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Snowshoe Lake Blanche

      5.0
      5.6 mi
      Lake Blanche is an extremely popular hike along the Wasatch Range in Utah. During the summer and fall months the lake, wildlife, flowers, and Sundial Peak as a backdrop offer spectacular views.Lake Blanche is one of the most beautiful and scenic lakes in Utah and turns into a winter wonderland on...
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    Camping and Lodging in Cottonwood Heights

    Dogwood Day Use
    Cottonwood Heights, Utah

    Dogwood Day Use

    Storm Mountain
    Salt Lake City, Utah

    Storm Mountain

    Tanners Flat
    Sandy, Utah

    Tanners Flat

    The Cliff Lodge
    Sandy, Utah

    The Cliff Lodge

    From $300 / night

    Jordan Pines
    Salt Lake City, Utah

    Jordan Pines

    Spruces   Big Cottonwood
    Brighton, Utah

    Spruces Big Cottonwood

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Cottonwood Heights

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    The Early Bird Catches the Worm: Skiing Utah's Mt. Superior

    The Early Bird Catches the Worm: Skiing Utah's Mt. Superior

    Tommy Elbrecht

    The Top 5 Spots For Fall Leaves Near Salt Lake City

    The Top 5 Spots For Fall Leaves Near Salt Lake City

    Lindsay Daniels

    Rendezvous: A SLC Event Perfect for the Whole Family

    Rendezvous: A SLC Event Perfect for the Whole Family

    Tyler Drake

    5 Amazing Camping Spots Near Salt Lake City

    5 Amazing Camping Spots Near Salt Lake City

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