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📅 Date: July 8, 2026
⏰ Start Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Meeting Point: Willow Heights Conservation Area, S Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Brighton, UT 84121
🥾 Distance: 2.5 miles | Loop
⚡ Difficulty: Moderate
👥 Group Size: 5 participants
Aspens, bluebells, Solitude Mountain views, and a lake at golden hour. This is the one you'll want to show up for. 🌅
Willow Lake Trail in the Willow Heights Conservation Area above Big Cottonwood Canyon is a 2.5-mile loop that's equal parts beautiful and manageable. Moderate incline on the way up, easy cruising on the way back down, and about half the trail is shaded — a rare win for a summer evening hike. We start at 5:30 PM and finish just as the light hits that sweet spot.
What to Expect
A loop trail through aspen groves and wildflower fields with views of Solitude Mountain opening up along the way. The first half climbs at a moderate pace; the second half is an easy walk back down. About 50–60% shaded — unusually comfortable for a summer evening. Moose are frequently spotted in this area, so keep your eyes open and give them plenty of space. 🫎
What to Bring
Water
Snack for the lake
Light jacket (Big Cottonwood Canyon cools off fast after sunset)
Parking: Free, no permit required. Callie notes parking hasn't been an issue, but the group can meet at the lower BCC parking lot and drive up together if preferred.
Dogs: No dogs on this one 🐾❌
📅 Date: July 8, 2026
⏰ Start Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Meeting Point: Willow Heights Conservation Area, S Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Brighton, UT 84121
🥾 Distance: 2.5 miles | Loop
⚡ Difficulty: Moderate
👥 Group Size: 5 participants
Aspens, bluebells, Solitude Mountain views, and a lake at golden hour. This is the one you'll want to show up for. 🌅
Willow Lake Trail in the Willow Heights Conservation Area above Big Cottonwood Canyon is a 2.5-mile loop that's equal parts beautiful and manageable. Moderate incline on the way up, easy cruising on the way back down, and about half the trail is shaded — a rare win for a summer evening hike. We start at 5:30 PM and finish just as the light hits that sweet spot.
What to Expect
A loop trail through aspen groves and wildflower fields with views of Solitude Mountain opening up along the way. The first half climbs at a moderate pace; the second half is an easy walk back down. About 50–60% shaded — unusually comfortable for a summer evening. Moose are frequently spotted in this area, so keep your eyes open and give them plenty of space. 🫎
What to Bring
Water
Snack for the lake
Light jacket (Big Cottonwood Canyon cools off fast after sunset)
Parking: Free, no permit required. Callie notes parking hasn't been an issue, but the group can meet at the lower BCC parking lot and drive up together if preferred.
Dogs: No dogs on this one 🐾❌