Added by Colton Marsala
Distance: 1mile...easy! (2-miles roundtrip). Elevation gain: 300ft. Devils Castle and Alpine Lake views. Amazing wildflowers, beautiful scenery and wildlife (lots of moose).
A short 1 mile hike form Albion Basin to Cecret Lake. It climbs a gentle slope and along the way there are interpretive signs with information about the basin, its plants, animals and geology. From the lake you can return the same way you came, or explore the area more.
If you head there during the right season, it's a great opportunity to catch the wildflowers in bloom. I'd also suggest heading out to the lake later in the day so that you can catch the sun setting beyond the lake.
Remember that Cecret Lake is a protected watershed for Salt Lake City and swimming is not allowed. Please help keep Utah's watersheds clean.
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- Hiking clothes
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Activities:
Photography, Hiking
Skill Level:
Beginner
Season:
Summer, Autumn
Trail Type:
Out-and-Back
Distance:
2 Miles
Elev. Gain:
300 Feet
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5 months ago
Wild Flowers and a Picnic
The trail that leads to Cecret Lake has a ton of beautiful wildflowers all over the landscape in the late spring and summer. Cecret Lake is also a perfect place to hang out for the day and have a picnic.
10 months ago
A short hike to a lovely little lake!
We decided to do this hike right before having dinner in Little Cottonwood Canyon - very easy to do and Cecret Lake is a beauty. It's a small lake, but still very rewarding.
12 months ago
Best Kept Cecret...
Incredible hike that takes you through meadow lands with breath taking views of the bluffs. The road that takes you to the trailhead that begins the 1.5 mile hike is open seasonally. We went before July 11th and was informed we would need to start at Albion Basin or walk along the road to the TH. This adds approximately an additional 2 miles each way. The hike is in no way strenuous and perfect for families with children. The only "rough" spot is right before you get to the lake, there are a few switchbacks and the rocks can be a little slippery. Just take your time getting up and down in this area. This is part of the watershed so no dogs are allowed, sorry.
about 1 year ago
Little Effort, Great Reward
This is a short hike that you can do with anyone because of how easy it is. It is a great lake and if you go during late summer there are tons of salamanders. This is really fun for a quick day hike and has beautiful scenery
about 1 year ago
Easy Hike With Great Photo Opportunities Through spring To Fall
Beautiful mountain lake on a well marked trail. Often busy in summer, my favorite times are in the early spring when skinning or snowshoeing are a good way to access the lake!
over 1 year ago
almost 2 years ago
An SLC classic.
I've been hiking to Cecret Lake since I was a kid, one of the best hikes around for a quick, family friendly hike.
about 2 years ago
Gorgeous, quick hike. Be forewarned though, if the summer road behind Alta is closed, you will have to hike to the trailhead, which is maybe about 2.5 miles?
Added by Colton Marsala
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