Katherine Pass Day Hike

Place:  Little Cottonwood Canyon – end of the canyon by Albion Basin Campground

Location: there is a trail head by a ski lift as you go to the top of Little Cottonwood canyon, past the booth and up a dirt road (not open until July 4^th so if you go early.. less hikers but you will have to walk further)

What to do: Hiking, nature, flowers, picnic

Time of Year: mid spring to fall

Fees: no

Camping:   Albion  Campground is nearby and very nice. You will probably see moose!

Picnic area: yes – anywhere along the way.. favorite resting/picnicking spots – top of Katherine or by Mary or  Martha   Lakes

We hiked to the top from the paved parking lot and it took us 4 hours up and back. We are in pretty good shape but we did stop a lot... first big hike of the year

If you plan on hiking up and going to the lakes (good fishing if you have a license) it will be pretty much all day.

I have done this with Grandpa and little kids and everyone can do it.. it may take longer.

Don't forget water and snacks, sunscreen and hats. Hiking sticks are a good idea and a camera is a must!

pictures from the trail and a tiny White Crested Sparrow nest on the ground! bonus!

If you park a car at Brighton you can hike all the way over.. then you have to go back and get the car but its a nice hike. It will take all day

early spring flowers