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Big Cottonwood Canyon

Salt Lake City, UT
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5.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Canyons
Activities: Hiking, Skiing
Traveler Description: Beautiful in the fall,summer, spring. lots of hiking (take gps and locator beacons so the police can find you) Be prepared for any hike. Water... more »
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San Francisco, California
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

It's a little fun to get to but once you get to 'the edge of humanity', you will be welcomed with some pretty beautiful scenery. Go slow, take every opportunity to capture the brook and its little sections of chop. Really nice. More

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Jackson Heights, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Went skiing with family. Wonderful place and great atmosphere. Many resorts up there and all are better than the other.. Wonder place wish snow was more but that's weather for you ! More

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Salt lake City
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

It has everything. I love to travel up Big or Little Cottonwood and take care of all nature has to offer! More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Great scenery all the way up the canyon. Strong (updraft) wind on the descent really slows things down. Good hiking at Brighton when the snow clears. More

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Sandy, Utah
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

I love to go up Big Cottonwood Cyn. It's really close to our home in Sandy and reaffirms why I live in Salt Lake County. The canyon is especially glorious in the fall as the leaves change colors. It's a must see. More

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Bridge City, Texas
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Our son drove us up the canyon to go snowshoeing & to see Brighton Ski area, where he snowboards. Beautiful area. Enjoyed snowshoeing around Silver Lake area. Later had a picnic at one of the picnic areas along the road. More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Great scenery year round. Tremendous skiing in uncrowded conditions usually catering to knowledgeable outsiders and locals. Two ski resorts which are particularly family friendly. Our children learned to ski at Brighton and they loved the variety of skiing from beginner to double black diamond runs. Solitude is also a great ski area right next door for variety and a beautiful... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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45 reviews 45 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Also my husband went fishing up there, and we took some friends to walk about a lake, and I found the Young Women's getaway I went to as a young girl. More

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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

It's so pretty, no matter the season. I suppose that's all I have to say. =) More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

Great snow, great skiing, Rustler has great brunch. More

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