SUNSET PEAK

We had a wonderful time with Jesus today and enjoyed the views. We prayed along the way and had the peak to ourselves.

SUNSET PEAK

 DIRECTIONS: Drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon. At the booth in Alta they will let you know if there is parking available at the trailhead; otherwise you may have to park your car and take the free Summer shuttle up or hike up. 

SUNSET PEAK FROM ALTA

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy breathe-taking scenery of Little Cottonwood and beautiful flowers. You'll climb up 1 mile ~ 800' e.g. to Catherine's Pass where you'll see Catherine Lake and Brighton. This is a good place for a break. You'll enjoy walking by Pine trees up the sandy beach to the saddle. Get your camera out for panoramic shots of the lakes below. The hike to the summit took 1 hour 20 minutes and 1 hour back down. 

RATING: MODERATE ~ 1248' elevation gain 

MILEAGE: 1.5 miles to 10,648' summit. 

HIKE TIME: Allow 3 hours. 

GEAR: make sure you bring a jacket, water, sack lunch, energy snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, hiking pole, and first aid. WATERSHED: No dogs are allowed in Little or Big Cottonwood Canyons.

LAKE CATHERINE