LAKE BLANCHE

An enjoyable day with Jesus and good friends in the mountains. It was a wonderful Labor Day, with cool breezes by the lake. Back in the city, it was a hot day.

LAKE BLANCHE TRAILHEAD

DESCRIPTION ~ One of the most popular trails up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Both day hikers and backpackers enjoy hiking to the three alpine lakes. Lake Blanche is a beautiful red rock lake.

ARRIVING AT LAKE BLANCHE

RATINGS ~ Intermediate

Not recommended for beginners & kids. On the trail, we saw some kids make it all the way to the lake with their parents. 

MILEAGE ~ 2.8 miles to Lake Blanche,

ELEVATION GAIN: 2,720' 

HIKE TIME ~ 2 1/4 hours up, and 1 1/2 hours down.

LUNCH BREAK AT LAKE BLANCHE

DIRECTIONS ~ Big Cottonwood Canyon begins at Wasatch Blvd, and Fort Union Blvd (70th South), in Salt Lake City. Travel up the canyon 4 miles to the S curve. The trail head is up the paved road to the right. Parking may be difficult to find, so you might want to park on the road.

RESTROOMS ~ At the trailhead during the Summer.

WATERSHED ~ Big Cottonwood is a protected watershed area. No dogs allowed in the canyon. Also, you are not allowed to wash, wade or swim. This is our drinking water.

WILDERNESS ~ Group size is limited to 10 persons in Wasatch Wilderness areas. Backpackers need to camp 200' away from water & trails in a previous used site. 

RESTING ON RED ROCK

GREAT EXERCISE

CHARLIE'S ANGELS

LAKE BLANCHE ~ BIG COTTONWOOD