Bell Canyon
Bells Canyon is a very steep, long trail that takes you past beautiful waterfalls and into the rugged heart of the Wasatch Mountains.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Explore the Cottonwood Canyons area for stunning scenery and impressive rock formations.
Hiking Moderate, Difficult, Severe, Extreme
If you venture just 30 miles southeast of Salt Lake City, you’ll come across the Cottonwood Canyons. The Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons offer a quieter respite from summer’s typically overflowing campsites and overpriced hotels.
Located in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, the area around the canyons offers all types of hikes – from gentle stream crossings to moderate hikes through aspen groves to scenic hikes with 2,700 feet of elevation gain.
Author: Emily Lennon
Sources: https://www.utahoutdooractivities.com/bighikingtrails.html https://www.hikingproject.com/directory/8015884/big-cottonwood-canyon https://www.sunset.com/travel/rockies/salt-lake-city-utah-cottonwood-canyons/
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Difficult Hiking
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Extreme Hiking
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Severe Hiking
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Moderate Hiking
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Extreme Hiking
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Difficult Hiking
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Moderate Hiking
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Moderate Hiking
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Moderate Hiking
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Moderate Hiking
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