Silver Lake - Big Cottonwood Canyon

Category: Hiking area in Brighton, Utah

Address: 8073 S Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Brighton, UT 84121, USA

Reviews

Dirk Wilson

Sep 16, 2022

Beautiful and peaceful location

Godwolf D

Sep 16, 2022

Beautiful scenery! Peaceful. Attended a wedding up here, perfect spot!

Patty Holman

Sep 16, 2022

Drought has made a meadow where a lot of lake used to be. Still lovely.

Cody Bassett

Sep 16, 2022

Beautiful and scenic hike around a mountain lake. Easy trail for wheelchairs and strollers as well.

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Questions & Answers

Do we have to worry about bear or mountain lions when hiking in Brighton?

Jeff Sonju | Sep 16, 2021
Karina Bertelli | Sep 16, 2021

I haven't seen any bears or mountain lions in that area so you're good. You might see a deer or a moose though.

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How long is the Silver Lake trail?

Jan Maynard | Jul 18, 2022
jenny smith | Jul 18, 2022

.7 miles per the sign in the visitor center. Mostly flat, easy walk around beautiful Silver Lake. I took my boys in a sport double stroller when the were little with no problem. Highly recommended!

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Is the trail dog friendly?

Skylar Cromarty | Oct 21, 2021
David Mikhial Steinke | Oct 21, 2021

This particular canyon is a watershed canyon and there are lots of signs posted prohibiting dogs

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Are dogs allowed

Cindy Kubicek | Aug 26, 2022
Tamara McPolin | Sep 2, 2022

No dogs

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Does anyone know if kayaking is allowed on the lake?

Jimmy Keithley | Aug 26, 2022
Tamara McPolin | Sep 2, 2022

No

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Is there a lot of snow still???

Ramona Christensen | Sep 16, 2021
Debdas Dhabal | Sep 16, 2021

Not sure. We went 3 weeks back. That time it was full of snow.

How is the snow currently? Can you see the walkways?

Sadistikqueen | Sep 16, 2021
Debdas Dhabal | Sep 16, 2021

It's full of snow right now.

Di you have to have an appointment to visit Silver Lake?

Paula Ellis | Sep 16, 2021
Stephen Smith | Aug 17, 2022

No, enjoy it whenever you like.

Can you rent out the lake for a private event like a wedding and reception?

Kristin Kullen | Sep 17, 2019
Dustin Allen | Sep 17, 2019

They don't really have a good way to close off access, so I doubt it, but you should call to make sure.

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Are there fire pits up there?

Becky Westgate | Sep 17, 2019
Jeffery Walker | Sep 17, 2019

No. You would need to bring up a small propane stove for cooking.

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Are there any hiking trails around the silver lake?

Lee Cornell | Sep 17, 2018
Doug Stewart | Sep 16, 2020

There is a well-maintained trail all around the lake with a nice boardwalk over swampy sections on the parking lot / Brighton Loop side. When open, there is a nice little Ranger Station / interpretive center with a few displays for children. Also has nice bathrooms and cool water. There are a few picnic tables near the outside bathrooms (yes, with flush toilets / running water)

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