Day Hike - Big Cottonwood/Brighton Lakes

[sgafan]

So WAY back in July before I went to Austin, firedew1 and I went hiking up near Brighton Ski Resort. From there, you can go up to 3 lakes, Mary, Martha and Catherine. According to my research, Brighton trailhead is at about 8700 feet and near as I can tell the final lake (Catherine) is around 10K feet. firedew and I were wondering (and no wonder we were

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[bluedelft]

Gorgeous!

[sgafan]

I totally agree! :D

[gyri]

Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

[sgafan]

you're welcome! :D Happy to share the beauty around here! Its stunning and diverse! Go from this to the desert and arches in a few hours. Love it!

[tanaquific]

Wow, you really do live in a beautiful place - that looks like an amazing day out. Thanks for sharing the photos.

[sgafan]

You're welcome, but the wilderness did all the work, I just captured it. LOL

You know my door is open to you hon, if you want to ever experience the wonders of this state (and there are a LOT and its so diverse!) first hand. :D

*hugs*

[leesa_perrie]

Lovely, thank you for sharing with us! Beautiful countryside - and critters! :)

[sgafan]

You're welcome! All I did was point and click. The Utah wilderness did the rest ;)

[firedew1]

Yes, we do! That was so much fun! We also need to try and hit the caves before the weather turns. We'll have to set a date when we get together this weekend. :-)

10K, huh? Oh boy ... Yeah, that'll kick the wind out of you! LOL Although, I do think the 65-70 degree angle of ascent had a little something to do with that. My legs are getting sore just thinking about it. heehee

[sgafan]

LOL that grade *might* have had something to do with it, yes. ;) but a lot higher than I was reckoning. I was curious so I did a little google searching ;)