Silver mine turned snow-sports hot spot, Park City is a major ski resort destination a short trip from Salt Lake City that offers up well-groomed slopes in winter and a range of outdoor activity in summer.
Big Spring Canyon Trail traverses slickrock for 3/4 mile before entering and following the nicely wooded canyon bottom. Branch canyons lead left and right along the route providing nice isolated camping spots. Near the end of the trail is a steep slickrock climb to a pass leading to Squaw Canyon Trail . At mile 1.2 of the trail you can take a 2 mile long connecting trail to Chesler Park Trail in Elephant Canyon.
Location:
In the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park
Length:
3.75 miles oneway
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
2-1/2 hours
Elevation Change:
370
Season:
Year round, but best Apr.-May and Sep.-Oct.
Camping Info
Dispersed camping allowed
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