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Alpine lakes, morning air, and mountain views for days. We're heading up to Brighton Resort for a moderate 4.6-mile hike out to Lake Catherine via the Brighton Lakes Trail — bring layers, because it's colder up there than you'd think, especially at this hour.
Date & Time: Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Meeting Point: Brighton Resort
Trail: 4.6 miles — view on AllTrails
Difficulty: Moderate
Pace: Moderate — steady pace, occasional stops
Group Size: Up to 6
Dogs: Not this hike
Cost: Free
What to Bring: Plenty of water, sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection, layers for changing mountain weather (colder in the morning!), and snacks
Parking: Main upper parking lot at Brighton Resort, 8302 S. Brighton Loop Road, at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon
Alpine lakes, morning air, and mountain views for days. We're heading up to Brighton Resort for a moderate 4.6-mile hike out to Lake Catherine via the Brighton Lakes Trail — bring layers, because it's colder up there than you'd think, especially at this hour.
Date & Time: Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Meeting Point: Brighton Resort
Trail: 4.6 miles — view on AllTrails
Difficulty: Moderate
Pace: Moderate — steady pace, occasional stops
Group Size: Up to 6
Dogs: Not this hike
Cost: Free
What to Bring: Plenty of water, sturdy hiking shoes, sun protection, layers for changing mountain weather (colder in the morning!), and snacks
Parking: Main upper parking lot at Brighton Resort, 8302 S. Brighton Loop Road, at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon