WILDFLOWERS and CLAYTON

Great fun, fellowship, wildflowers, cool breeze, awesome views of Brighton and Heber, and a wonderful day to be Outdoors with Jesus.  

CLAYTON PEAK HIKE

RATINGS: INTERMEDIATE

MILEAGE: 2 1/2 miles to 10,721' summit,

ELEVATION GAIN 1960'

HIKE TIME: 4 1/3 hours total.

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 at Silver Lake. 

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 in Big Cottonwood.
GEAR: Hiking pole, water, sack lunch, first aid, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, camera, and hiking gear.