to the album: November 7th at Brighton, Salt Lake City, UT.
The hike up to Lake Mary doesn't normally have snow this time of year, but we were so excited to get to play in it. There were already snowboarders who were hiking up to get their first rides of the year in. A couple of more weeks and it wouldn't have been possible to get all the way to the lake without snow shoes.
The trail is fairly short, only 2 miles out and back, and isn't that steep either. Most everyone would be able to make the hike. It is possible to hike over to the Albion Basin and few other lakes from this trail. Up at the top you can see nearly all of the Brighton Ski Resort. In spring and summer, the lake is full, but is drained in the winter.
This is definitely one of the hikes we will be repeating, but will make sure to do it in late spring or summer. If you decide to go, just remember that no dogs are allowed in Big or Little Cottonwood Canyon, even in a car.
Activity rating 0-10
Kid fun: 7
Difficulty: 4
Cost: $0
Difficulty: 4
Cost: $0
