![]() ![]() ![]() Bonus: Go at sunset for perfect shade and beautiful skies. Our favorite things about this trail were the amazing wildflowers in bloom and the valley views. The trailhead starts there and heads west. To get there, park at the main lot for Snowbird and head up to the 3rd floor, then out to the patio and across the bridge towards the slopes. This trail is great for kids of all ages or even for a couple looking for a romantic stroll. Snowbird Observation Point Trail is an easy paved trail that takes you to an overlook of Little Cottonwood Canyon and the Salt Lake Valley. Snowbird Observation Point Trail (easy 1.0 mile) Also, be prepared to see plenty of Utah wildlife including moose, elk and deer. We recommend summer hiking for the best experience as the weather is the most pleasant and the vegetation is in full bloom. We have rounded up the best hikes for families, kids or just wilderness lovers. ![]() With its beautiful lakes, cascading waterfalls and awe inspiring vistas, you can’t go wrong. Whether you’re a Utah local or just visiting the Salt Lake City area, you will find hiking in Little Cottonwood Canyon to be a new and invigorating experience. We hope this post will help you and your family have special moments and make memories like it has for us! Here are our favorite hikes in Little Cottonwood Canyon: Hiking Little Cottonwood Canyon There are so many beautiful trails plus hiking is a perfect way to have teaching moments and help them find gratitude. Now our kids love getting outdoors especially if it means going on hikes in Little Cottonwood Canyon. After I got married and had kids, I decided that I would give them the gift of exploring their backyard wilderness and teach them to appreciate the beauty close to home. I would go running up the canyon but never thought to explore beyond the road. I grew up at the base of Little Cottonwood Canyon but never really got into hiking when I was younger, despite the beauty practically in my backyard. ![]()
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