God blessed us with a wonderful day escaping the scorching 100 degree heat of Salt Lake Valley. We ate thimble berries on the trail, saw the wildflowers in full bloom, and enjoyed a wonderful falls by Lake Florence.It was 68 degrees at the lake.
DESCRIPTION: Parking at the S Curve up Big Cottonwood Canyon is crowded--please carpool when you can. Go up the paved road by the stream to the trailhead. Near the stone wall at Lake Blanche, you'll find a trail leading down to Florence and Lake Lillian.
MILEAGE: 7.5 miles total to visit all three lakes.
MILEAGE: 7.5 miles total to visit all three lakes.
HIKE TIME: 2 hours 20 minutes to Lake Blanche, 1 hour 20 minutes down.
RATINGS: INTERMEDIATE
NO DOGS: Big Cottonwood Canyon is a watershed area.
NO SWIMMING too!
WILDERNESS AREA: Please camp 200' away from lakes and stream.
Group size is limited to 10 persons. No campfires!
RESTROOM: Flush restroom during Summer season.
DIRECTIONS: Big Cottonwood Canyon begins at Fort Union Blvd and Wasatch Blvd, Salt Lake City, Utah
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