Lifetime Utah resident and outdoor writer Brian Brinkerhoff brings you more than 20 short, easy-to-follow hikes in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Little Cottonwood Canyon, and American Fork Canyon. All are within easy driving distance from Salt Lake City, and these hikes include shimmering waterfalls, secluded lakes, and colorful wildflower meadows. With hikes varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, this book provides concise descriptions and detailed maps for some of the best short hikes in the Wasatch Mountains.