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Description: The trail starts at the parking area and zigzags up the hill into aspens. This small section of the trail is steep, but doesn't last long. Soon you encounter a service road. Go right. From the road, the trail smooths out, with a great view of Alta on the right. You come to a gate across the road at 1/2 mile and the trail starts a gradual climb. On your way up, take a moment to turn around and gaze at spectacular Mount Superior. At one mile in, the trail turns south toward the drainage of Grizzly Gulch and becomes steeper. Make your way near the drainage and the trail opens to a huge meadow at 1 1/2 miles into the hike. From the meadow you see Twin Peaks Pass just a short distance ahead. The views from the pass are spectacular: Brighton to the east, Mount Wolverine to the southeast and the Honeycomb Cliffs to the north.
Directions: Drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon to Alta and park in the Grizzly parking lot. The trail is posted on the north side of road.
- Photo, text and graphic by Steve Baker (baker@sltrib.com)
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