US Forest: Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Length: 15.0 miles / 24.1 km
Time to Allow: Allow one hour to half a day, depending on the amount of stops you make.

Along this twisting byway, visitors can expect to see spectacular views of rugged rocky peaks and beautiful mountain streams. Trees line the roadway and in the fall, the leaves burst into eye-popping shades of red, orange, and yellow. All along this byway, you will find picnic areas, campgrounds, and hiking trails. Near the top of the canyon, the ski areas at Brighton and Solitude offer world-class skiing on some of the fluffiest powder in the world.

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Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway Overview

Driving along the belt route, on I-215, the Big Cottonwood Canyon sneaks up on you. It's there, just a few blocks from the main, bustling...

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