Directions: Top of Alta / Little Cottonwood Canyon, parking by the Albion Basin Campground.
Difficulty: Easy, dirt and rock path up to a mountain lake. No swimming, pets or fishing. 1.2 miles, 450 elevation. While its pretty simple, well maintained trail, it is challenging enough to give you a basic workout and make the kids feel like they got a really good mountain hiking adventure.
Durations: from parking lot to parking lot - about 1 1/2 hour, with a stop at the top for snacks and pix. if you go on a weekend or holiday you may have to park a little further out and walk up the campground where the trail head starts by a little footbridge.
Tips: Good picnic place, good family hike, awesome in mid to late summer, may still be some snow and lots of beautiful mountain wildflowers. Beautiful also in the fall, be prepared for really cool temperatures up in the higher elevations, be prepared with layers, sunscreen, water, treats - depending on the time of year.
What may look like a terrible day in the valley could possibly be an awesome day in the mountains....
likewise ...
what looks like a great day in the valley might be kind of dangerous weather up in the higher elevations. Check weather before heading out and be prepared with appropriate clothing and supplies... even for short hikes.
Pictures coming later this week !
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