Lake Blanche Trail
6510 South Big Cottonwood Canyon Road, UT
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Distance
6.76 miles
Elevation Gain
2766 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Features
Scenic
Romantic
Lake
Forest
Easy Parking
Wildflowers
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Added by Eric Bennett
Lake Blanche is a picturesque lake in Utah's Wasatch Range. Enjoy waterfalls and flowing streams as you head up the trail. Blanche is also a great spot to camp if you want to make this an overnight adventure.
The hike is only 6 miles roundtrip, but it's pretty steep the whole way. It will take about 1.5 - 2 hrs to get up and about 45 min - 1hr to get back down. This can be longer depending on weather conditions and if you choose to loop the lake. At the Mills B Trailhead, you will head to the far end of the parking lot and follow the paved walkway for about 5 minutes until you see the Lake Blanche Trailhead sign on your right (up Cottonwood Canyon).
Follow the trail and head across the bridge to your left and stay on the Lake Blanche Trail all the way to the lake. There are a few spots where the trail is less marked, but if you keep your eyes on the trail and look for markers, you should be fine.
There are a lot of great spots to set up around the lake and relax...especially if you have a hammock! Unfortunately, at Lake Blanche there are no dogs, campfires or swimming allowed.
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Marisol d
11/18/2020
my best accomplishment
almost gave up but glad I stayed with it. see full review below
https://youtu.be/eRVacHTimcc
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Maggie Donohoo
9/28/2020
Outstanding scenery and adventure!
The Lake Blanche Trail is by far my absolute favorite hike in the Wasatch Mountains. The trail is about 6.6 miles round-trip, but the ...
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Felicia Turcotte
8/23/2019
Lake Blanche
Killer elevation. But short and sweet. Totally worth it. The views were absolutely breathtaking!!! DO IT!
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Kohlton Nelson
6/27/2019
Great day hike!
Not difficult but hard enough to work you out. Beautiful hike all the way up.
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Spencer Rosenhan
5/12/2019
May 2019
I hiked this yesterday with my friend, and were surprised by the amount of snow still there. We were prepared with good boots and ...
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Terryne Bergeson
5/4/2018
We made it!
This hike was harder than expected. I’m fit but not a serious hiker so it caught me off guard. It was so pretty though ...
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Josh Packer
10/26/2017
Awesome hike!
What a gorgeous place. The hike up was a little rough but was so worth it once I made it there. Would highly recommend!
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Cole Foard
8/25/2017
Great views from the top
The hike is a little tough and usually a little hot but the views with the lakes and Sundial Peak are great.
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Laura Boyer
7/10/2017
Quick hike with great views
I hiked this trail the beginning of July, so it was starting to get really hot. We started the hike a little later than ...
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Michelle Olmstead
6/22/2017
My Favorite Hike in the Wasatch
This glacial basin high in the Wasatch Mountains is a favorite of many locals, including me. It's tough, gaining significant elevation quickly, but ...
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Jackson Smith
1/25/2017
Crowded but Worth It
Lake Blanche is one of the more crowded trails in BCC but the view at the top is breath taking. Perfect place to hang out and skip rocks.
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7/31/2016
Strenuous But Beautiful
Trail was shady in a lot of areas so the summer heat was an issue but it wasn't as bad as we were expecting. Views were worth it.
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Eston Humphrey
6/19/2016
Summer Hiking
If you're doing this hike with any snow it becomes a bit difficult and takes twice as long.
When the snow melts there is ...
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Ty Olsen
5/29/2016
Absolutely Beautiful!
My girlfriend and I did this hike yesterday and we loved it. The scenery is beautiful the whole way up, and there are plenty ...
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Steven Waters
5/15/2016
Hike to Lake Blanche
This was an incredible hike, beautiful scenery culminating with a breathtaking view atop the mountains.
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Dan Warner
5/4/2016
Beautiful Mountain Lake
This hike is beautiful, but can easily get crowded along the trail depending on the time you go. Make sure to leave early enough ...
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Cade Brown
4/20/2016
Great Summer Hike
Went on this hike in early July of last year. Awesome hike! Left pretty early when it was still fairly cool up the canyon, ...
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Sophia Hendrickson
1/17/2016
Unexpected!
When I started this hike I thought it was only going to be 3 miles total! So I didn't bring nearly enough water, but ...
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Mariah Nogueira
10/22/2015
Solid, but you're gonna work for it
Like many have said, the way there is straight uphill. There's a nice river that runs along the trail at the beginning and you ...
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Mike Ditch Jr.
10/6/2015
The Hike That Never Ends
This place would make a wonderful base camp for further expeditions. However, the altitude sickness I endured made it seem like this hike never ...
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Hilary Clark
8/9/2015
One of the most beautiful hikes on the Wasatch front area. It may be a beginner trail but is consistently uphill the entire way ...
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Rebecca Stubbs
7/14/2015
Last year I did this hike in all 4 seasons. It was amazing each time! I usually do not like super crowded trails, but ...
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Erica Fasoli
6/14/2015
What an amazing view in the spring! Snow and warmth all in one!
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Dana Tran
6/11/2015
Incredible hike! It's long, but sooo well worth it. I went on Memorial Day, and the hike began as a warm one but as ...
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Maddy Woodward
6/10/2015
Did this hike in late spring and ran into a LOT of snow, and the lake was still frozen which was REALLY cool looking. ...
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A Martin
5/12/2015
An amazing first-timer. We got a range of weather from overcast and 50 degrees to fresh powder. Each moment was breathtaking!
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