Salt Lake County • Wasatch Front • UT
Guardian of Salt Lake County • Muskrat
Challenging but rewarding 6-mile roundtrip hike in Big Cottonwood Canyon leading to a stunning alpine lake surrounded by towering peaks.
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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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