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Little Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway

Basics
Location:
U-210, beginning at eastern border of the Salt Lake Valley
Setting:
Mountainous
Surface:
Paved
Suitable Vehicle:
Any Vehicle
Length:
22 mile roundtrip
Time:
1-1/2 hours
Season:
Drivable year round to Alta

Description

This scenic byway takes you from the edge of Salt Lake City up into the beautiful mountain scenery of the Wasatch Mountains. Along the 11-mile drive are picnic areas and campgrounds, the ski resorts of Snowbird and Alta and access to hiking trails. Albion Basin at the top of the canyon is renowned for its wildflowers, which are generally in bloom mid- to late- summer. A tram at Snowbird takes visitors year-round to a panoramic view atop the 11,000 foot Hidden Peak.

Details

Location:
U-210, beginning at eastern border of the Salt Lake Valley
Setting:
Mountainous
Surface:
Paved
Suitable Vehicle:
Any Vehicle
Length:
22 mile roundtrip
Time:
1-1/2 hours
Main Roads:
E Little Cottonwood Rd
Season:
Drivable year round to Alta

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