Silver Lake (Big Cottonwood)
Wasatch alpine camping 30 minutes from Salt Lake City at 8,700 ft.
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- Region
- Utah, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Sub-alpine (2,650 m)
- Best season
- May – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Desert Hiking
- Canyoneering
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Sub-alpine (2,650 m)
- Best season: May – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
Wasatch alpine camping 30 minutes from Salt Lake City at 8,700 ft.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Sub-alpine (2,650 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Sub-alpine (2,650 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Silver Lake (Big Cottonwood) trip tools
Popular pursuits at Silver Lake (Big Cottonwood)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Desert Hiking
Water carries and heat management drive the plan.
- Canyoneering
Narrows, downclimbs, and flash-flood timing.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
