Little Cottonwood Canyon Trail - Salt Lake City, UT
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Little Cottonwood Canyon Trail
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Hiking is allowed
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Little Cottonwood Canyon Trail shares a trailhead with the Temple Quarry Nature Trail. The parking lot is located to the right of the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon and behind the large electric sign. The trailhead is at the far end of the parking lot. The Little Cottonwood Canyon Trail follows an old hydroelectric pipeline as well as old mining roads. The trail intersects a paved road and a couple of gates. Go around the gates. Don't go down the paved road or you may be trespassing on private property.
This moderately difficult 3.5 mile trail gains 1,360 feet in elevation and receives frequent use. It takes about 2 hours to complete the trail one way.


Facilities: No facilities are provided at Little Cottonwood Canyon Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Early spring through late fall is the best time to visit Little Cottonwood Canyon Trail.

Fees: No fees are charged to visit the trail.

Accessibility: This area is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Bikes, horses, and motorized vehicles are prohibited.

Directions: To reach Little Cottonwood Canyon Trail from Salt Lake City, take Little Cottonwood Canyon Road (9400 South Wasatch Blvd). The trailhead is shared with the Temple Quarry Nature Trail. The parking lot is located to the right of the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon and behind the large electric sign.

Map: Click here for a map to Little Cottonwood Canyon Trail

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Little Cottonwood Canyon Trail.

 
Address
Salt Lake Ranger District-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
6944 South 3000 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84121
Phone
General: (801) 733-2660
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