📍 Natural Wonder🚗 90 minutes from SLC
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Salt Lake County • Wasatch Front • UT
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Salt Lake County • Wasatch Front • UT
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Guardian of Salt Lake County • Muskrat
Stunning Wasatch canyon offering year-round recreation including hiking, skiing, and scenic driving. Home to popular trails like Donut Falls, Lake Blanche, and Brighton Lakes.
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This destination is in Utah's protected watershed area. These mountains provide drinking water for millions of Utahns. Please help us protect this vital resource.
Dogs are prohibited in this watershed area to protect drinking water quality. This includes all trails and areas. Thank you for helping protect our water supply.
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