Layton, Utah
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Sandy, Utah
Camp at the Cottonwood Ridgeline
Begin at the White Pine Trailhead in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Follow the trail up toward Red Pine Lake. The trail gets a little hard to follow after the lake, but find your way up to the ridge between Pfeifferhorn and White Baldy. Set up camp and enjoy a night in the high mountains. Morning will...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
Winter Hike the Pfeifferhorn
5.09 mi / 3600 ft gainRising to a height of 11,326 feet, the Pfeifferhorn is one of the most majestic and iconic peaks in the Wasatch Mountains, and also one of the most popular mountains to hike. During the summer and fall, there is a well beaten trail all the way to the summit, but during the winter and spring, this...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
Ski or Snowboard Pink Pine Ridge
Arrive at the White Pine Trailhead early and start up from the main trailhead. Stay on that trail until you hit the river (Most of the time the river is buried, so look for a sign sticking up out of the snow) and the fork to go up to White Pine or Red Pine. Cross the river heading west and contin...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
Backcountry Ski White Pine Fork
7 miThe White Pine Trailhead is up Little Cottonwood Canyon on the south side of the road just before you get to Snowbird Ski Resort. The parking lot fills up very quickly so an early start is recommended. The skin track starts in the southwest corner of the parking lot near the bathrooms. You will f...Read more -
Alta, Utah
Stargazing and Night Photography at Hellgate Spring
From the base of Little Cottonwood Canyon, follow the road approximately 7 miles until you reach the area between the Snowbird and Alta ski resorts. Looking north, several mountain peaks are visible, including both Mount Superior and Hellgate Spring. The mountain face of Hellgate Spring (GPS coor...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
White Pine Lake
4.59.97 mi / 2917 ft gainJust about 5 miles (2-2.5 hrs) from the trailhead, you will find the beautiful White Pine Lake where the water is an intense blue color. It's an amazing place for photos and just hanging out on a summer or fall afternoon. Along the way you will have great views of mountains of all colors, beautif...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
Red Pine Lake Trail
5.06.94 mi / 1995 ft gainRed Pine Lake, located in Red Pine Fork of the Wasatch Mountains, is one of the premier hiking and backpacking destinations in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Red Pine Fork is sandwiched in between White Pine Fork and Maybird Gulch to the east and west, respectively. All three are accessed via the Whit...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
Hike and Climb the S. Ridge of Mt. Superior
4.54.5 mi / 1800 ft gainApproach: Start by parking on the side of the road just above the Snowbird Cliff Lodge. Then there will be some bushwhacking as you work your way up the southern slopes of Mount Superior following the path of least resistance until reaching the winter avalanche path under the south face and to th...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
Backcountry Ski Suicide Chute on Mt. Superior
5.00.6 mi / 1245 ft gainFirst of all it's not as scary as it sounds, or as scary as it looks. That being said it's a steep chute in dangerous avalanche terrain so only experienced skiers with backcountry skiing knowledge/equipment should attempt this route.Suicide Chute is located on the South face of Mt. Superior in L...Read more -
Alta, Utah
Hike Mt. Superior and Monte Cristo
5.06.25 mi / 2500 ft gainMt. Superior, and its close neighbor, Monte Cristo, are two of the most iconic peaks in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Looming over Alta and Snowbird Ski resorts from the north side of the canyon, these two peaks dominate the Little Cottonwood skyline. Mt. Superior tops out at 11,132 feet, and Monte C...Read more -
Alta, Utah
Hike and Scramble Mount Superior
5.05 miThis is an intermediate to advanced hike. Scrambling up the ridge is more difficult but can be done by anyone with patience and a few maneuvering skills. It is best climbed in the summer months when the ridge is free of snow. However, it makes for a good winter climb for more technical experience...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Run the Historic Park City Union Pacific Rail Trail
28 mi / 800 ft gainThe Park City Rail Trail is a fantastic trail for walks, running, and biking in the spring, summer, and fall. During the winter it's groomed so you can Nordic ski, fat bike, run or walk. Park City's historic Union Pacific Rail Trail has been paved from Bonanza Drive in Park City all the way out ...Read more -
Alta, Utah
Backcountry Ski Grizzly Gulch
1.5 mi / 1400 ft gainTo get to the Grizzly Gulch trailhead, drive up Little Cottonwood until you reach Alta Ski Resort. Keep left along the road and park in the upper Alta parking lot. Head up the cat track with all the cats and snowmobiles parked to the side. About 100 yards up, you'll take a left and head up the st...Read more -
Alta, Utah
Albion Meadows Trail
4.92.86 mi / 696 ft gainAt Albion Basin, wildflowers you will see include lupine, Indian paintbrush, American bistort, sunflowers, fireweed, and many more! Drive to the very top of Little Cottonwood Canyon and park at the Albion Grill. There is a trail just behind the Grill that takes you through a variety of wildflowe...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
Photograph Little Cottonwood Creek at Snowbird
2.0Little Cottonwood Creek flows right through Snowbird Ski Resort and there are a few beautiful locations to go shoot the river at. The best place to start hiking down the river is right by where the tram takes off. That is just below the Cliff Lodge and right by the Peruvian Lift. There's a res...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Park City Mountain Ski Resort Trail
18.24 mi / 3468 ft gainPark City Mountain Ski Resort Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Park City, Utah.Read more