WILDFLOWERS and CLAYTON

Wonderful way to spend a Saturday. Enjoyed great views, had prayer on the summit and took pictures of wildflowers. We saw a deer, marmot, squirrel, birds, and few hikers.

CLAYTON PEAK

RATINGS: Intermediate 

(not recommended for kids or beginners)

MILEAGE: 2 1/2 miles to 10,721' summit, 1960' e.g.

HIKE TIME: 5 1/2 hours with breaks.

CLAYTON PEAK SOUTH VIEW

DIRECTIONS: Big Cottonwood Canyon begins at Wasatch Blvd. & Fort Union Blvd. in Salt Lake City. Drive to the top and park at Brighton ski resort.

RESTROOMS: Available at Silver Fork Lake visitor center.

CLAYTON PEAK EAST VIEW

DESCRIPTION:

• Look for the ski sign at the large Brighton parking area.
• Follow the gravel path to the Lake Mary trailhead.
• Walk up the hill full of wildflowers.
• Turn left at the Dog Lake trail junction.
• Keep following the trail to the left.
• The right trail takes you to Dog Lake.
• Walk through an enchanted forest.
• At Snake Creek Pass, enjoy the rocky overlook.
• Hike up the road to Clayton Peak.
• On the right, take the trail to the summit.
• As you scramble, enjoy breathe taking views.

WATERSHED: No dogs are allowed up Big Cottonwood. GEAR: Hiking pole is needed. Take water, sack lunch, first aid, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, camera, and hiking gear.

GOD GAVE US A BEAUTIFUL DAY