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Little Cottonwood Canyon

Cecret Lake

A compact alpine adventure known for wildflowers, granite peaks and a beautiful lake.
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Approx. round trip1.8 milesApprox. elevation gain465 ftDifficultyModerateRating★ 4.8

THE FAMILY READ

What to expect

A compact alpine adventure known for wildflowers, granite peaks and a beautiful lake.

KIDS' TRAIL EXPLORER

Turn this hike into a mission.

Bring a one-page activity sheet made specifically for Cecret Lake. Kids can look for local nature clues, try three trail missions, learn a short trail story and draw their own map.

  • A lupine-shaped flower or leaf
  • Indian paintbrush or another red flower
  • A penstemon-shaped tube flower