Basics
- Location:
- In Big Cottonwood Canyon 23 miles southeast of downtown Salt Lake City
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Surface:
- Paved
- Suitable Vehicle:
- Any Vehicle
- Length:
- 14 miles oneway
- Time:
- 45 minutes
- Season:
- Drivable year round
Description
This 14-mile long scenic drive offers pretty mountain scenery similar to Little Cottonwood Canyon. As in Little Cottonwood, there are picnic areas and campgrounds and access to numerous hiking trails. The ski resorts of Solitude and Brighton are at the top of the canyon. In summer and fall only, a maintained dirt road (Guardsman Pass Road) can be taken over the top of the mountains to Park City.
Details
Location:
In Big Cottonwood Canyon 23 miles southeast of downtown Salt Lake City
Setting:
Mountainous
Surface:
Paved
Suitable Vehicle:
Any Vehicle
Length:
14 miles oneway
Time:
45 minutes
Main Roads:
UT-190 E and State Route 152
Season:
Drivable year round