Big Cottonwood Canyon is one of the two canyons that end at the Salt Lake area's famous Wasatch mountain ski resorts (Little Cottonwood Canyon is the other). In the summer, they are stunning scenic drives that provide access to many hiking trails. In my opinion...More

Leaving Park City with extra time before a late afternoon flight home, we took Guardsman Pass through to Big Cottonwood Canyon road as an alternative route to Salt Lake. The vistas along this route are fantastic, and there are several trailheads along the way if...More

Lots of hiking trails for all skill levels and endless sights. It will take longer then you think to go all the way in and out of the Canyon, but well worth your time.

Great area, with obvious elevation for a scenic drive. Best to pull off at one of the available trailheads and take a hike into the mountainside trails. All have restrooms and designated parking areas. Most hikes have a lake at the end or spectacular views...More

Since we grew up in Salt Lake, we were anxious to show our grandson the beautiful canyons around Salt Lake City. We we've turned away by signs stating no dogs in campsites. We had our golden retriever along, so couldn't share the canyons with our...More

Big cottonwood canyon ride is wonderful. The ride will take you to Park City through Guardsman pass. Especially wonderful experience during the fall season.

Just driving up BCC will give you a great view of the Wasatch mountains. Stop at one of the numerous trailheads right off the road and wander up to great views and alpine lakes. In the winter, BCC is the home to Brighton and Solitude...More

Big Cottonwood Canyon has it ALMOST all: Wonderful ski resorts (Brighton and my favorite Solitude), breathtaking scenery, easy to difficult hiking trails, inexpensive and quaint campgrounds and more. HOWEVER, and this is a big drawback, canines aren't allowed up there because it is a watershed...More

Enjoy a nice short walk around the late at Brighton or enjoy something longer into Solitude. It is very easy to get to and if you pick the right time, the traffic is nice and easy to deal with. We enjoy a stroll around the...More

There are many hiking trail heads along this canyon, with hikes of varying lengths and degrees of difficulty. This is a good reference book to help you decide where to go and what to see--"60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Salt Lake City: Including Ogden, Provo,...More