Big Cottonwood Canyon

Big Cottonwood Canyon is a popular recreation destination in the Wasatch Mountains. The canyon sits between Mount Olympus and Twin Peaks. The canyon is home to Brighton and Solitude Ski area along with a variety of trails.

Both Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons are important components of the Salt Lake City watershed. Dogs are not allowed in the canyon. Since I am currently burdened with the care of a stray puppy, my selection of Big Cottonwood Canyon photos is sparse.

Context: Mountains

• The Wasatch Mountains (131 pictures) Big Cottonwood Canyon is in the Wasatch Mountains.
• Ferguson Canyon (64 pictures) Ferguson Canyon is at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon.
• Sandy, Utah (150 pictures) The canyon is East of Sandy Utah.
• Mill Creek Canyon (196 pictures) Mill Creek is the next major canyon system to the North of Big Cottonwood.
• Mount Olympus (169 pictures) Mount Olympus is to the North of Big Cottonwood Canyon. The Mill B trail accesses the Mount Olympus Wilderness Area.
• Twin Peak-Wasatch Mountains (11 pictures) Twin Peak is to the South of Big Cottonwood Canyon.
• Brighton, Utah (79 pictures) Brighton is a town and ski area at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon.
• Salt Lake City (484 pictures) The Canyon drains into the Salt Lake Valley.
• Lake Blanche Trail (115 pictures) The Lake Blanche Trail is a popular hike with access to Sundial and Dromedary Peaks.
• Park City, Utah (165 pictures) A road through Guardsman Pass connects Big Cottonwood with Park City.
• Storm Mountain (50 pictures) Storm Mountain is a recreation area with an ampitheatre, picnic tables and climbing routes in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
• Solitude Ski Resort (22 pictures) Pictures of Solitude Ski Area.
• Mill B North Fork Trail (33 pictures) The Mill B Trail accesses the Mount Olympus Wilderness area in the rugged terrain in the middle of Big Cottonwood Canyon.
• Mule Hollow (9 pictures) Mule Hollow is a short hike just above the Storm Mountain Picnic area.