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Willow Heights Trail

 4.0 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Salt Lake City and Wasatch Front
  4. …Big Cottonwood Canyon
  5. Solitude Mountain Resort
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1.5 Miles 2.4 Kilometers


80%

Runnable

641' 195 m

Ascent

-77' -23 m

Descent

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

42%

Max Grade (23°)

8,558' 2,608 m

High

7,931' 2,417 m

Low

Shared By Matthew Kidd

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“An easy trail located just opposite of the Solitude Ski Resort.”

— Matthew Kidd
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Features Fall Colors · Lake · Views · Wildflowers

Description

This is a short trail, mostly through aspens, to a small lake from which there are good views of the other side of Big Cottonwood Canyon. This is also an excellent introductory snowshoeing route in the winter, as there is usually plenty of snow, and the grades are manageable.

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May 16, 2018
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  4.0 from 5 votes

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in Solitude Mountain Resort

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in Solitude Mountain Resort

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in Utah

#5,924

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Aspens flourish near Willow Lake in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Aspens flourish near Willow Lake in Big Cottonw…
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Pink wildflowers grow atop Willow Heights in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Pink wildflowers grow atop Willow Heights in Bi…
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Willow Lake really shines in the summer.
Willow Lake really shines in the summer.
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A moose looks for a tasty snack near Willow Lake in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
A moose looks for a tasty snack near Willow Lak…
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A sea of wildflowers sprouts near Willow Heights.
A sea of wildflowers sprouts near Willow Heights.
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Snowshoeing up to Willow Heights leads to incredible views!
Snowshoeing up to Willow Heights leads to incre…
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