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Big Cottonwood Canyon
Silver Lake Boardwalk
An accessible alpine loop with water, mountain views and frequent wildlife sightings.Approx. round trip0.9 mileApprox. elevation gain45 ftDifficultyEasyRating★ 4.8
THE FAMILY READ
What to expect
An accessible alpine loop with water, mountain views and frequent wildlife sightings.
KIDS' TRAIL EXPLORER
Turn this hike into a mission.
Bring a one-page activity sheet made specifically for Silver Lake Boardwalk. Kids can look for local nature clues, try three trail missions, learn a short trail story and draw their own map.
- A duck or another water bird
- Cones beneath a spruce or fir
- Aspen leaves that tremble in the breeze