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Big Cottonwood Canyon
Lake Blanche
A strenuous climb to dramatic alpine lakes beneath Sundial Peak.Approx. round trip6.8 milesApprox. elevation gain2,700 ftDifficultyHardRating★ 4.9
THE FAMILY READ
What to expect
A strenuous climb to dramatic alpine lakes beneath Sundial Peak.
KIDS' TRAIL EXPLORER
Turn this hike into a mission.
Bring a one-page activity sheet made specifically for Lake Blanche. Kids can look for local nature clues, try three trail missions, learn a short trail story and draw their own map.
- A polished or rounded boulder
- Aspen changing to conifer forest
- A tiny stream crossing