Brighton Lakes
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Description
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Get to know this 7.0-mile loop trail near Salt Lake City, Utah. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 54 min to complete. This is a very popular area for cross-country skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
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Area
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Central (Salt Lake County)
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Length
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7.00
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Configuration
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Out and Back
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All Trails URL
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All Trails
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Google Maps Link
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Directions
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Difficulty
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Moderate
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Elv. Gain
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1200
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Trailhead Elv.
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8762
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Exposure
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Significant
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Scenery
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Nice
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Last Hiked
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Duration
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Latitude
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40.60
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Longitude
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-111.58
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Notes
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Seasonal Closure: Portions of this route are subject to seasonal closure or uphill travel access restrictions at Brighton Resort during the winter months. For more information, please visit: https://brightonresort.com/conditions This trail accesses or travels through potential avalanche terrain. For more information and to read the daily avalanche forecast please visit: https://utahavalanchecenter.org Elevation gain 680 feet to Twin Lakes Reservoir. Major destinations include Twin Lakes Reservoir, Silver Lake and Lake Mary. Trail junctions include Twin Lakes Trail, Alta-Brighton Trail and Lake Mary Trail The Brighton Lakes Trail is a connecting trail between Twin Lakes Reservoir and the Lake Mary Trail. The trail offers a panoramic view of the peaks that surround the Brighton Bowl. Because this trail lies within a protected watershed, dogs and swimming are not permitted in the area.
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Added
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02-25-2024
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Updated
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03-08-2024