Brighton Lakes Trail #164
USGS Quad - Brighton. Elevation gain 680 feet to Twin Lakes Reservoir. Major destinations include Twin Lakes Reservoir, Silver Lake and Lake Mary. Trail junctions include Twin Lakes Trail, Alta-Brighton Trail and Lake Mary Trail. The Brighton Lakes Trail is a connecting trail between Twin Lakes Reservoir and the Lake Mary Trail. The trail offers a panoramic view of the peaks that surround the Brighton Bowl.
Specific Trail Information
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General Information
Trail Length: 1.22 miles
Salt Lake City Watershed Restrictions apply and are strictly enforced. Backcountry camping is not permitted within 200 ft of any open water (lakes, streams, etc). Pets are not allowed at all (not even in your car!). Swimming is not allowed in lakes or streams. Visitors must carry out everything they bring in, including food scraps and fruit peels. Follow general ""Leave No Trace"" guidelines for disposal of human waste. Pollution of any kind will not be accepted. Watershed regulations are enforced by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, the Salt Lake City Water Department, the Salt Lake City - County Health Department, the US Forest Service, and the Alta Marshal's Office. Violations constitute a Class ""B"" misdemeanor and in most cases a citation is issued to violators.
Getting There
Directions
Access #1: Via Big Cottonwood Canyon Road (7000 South Wasatch Blvd) to Brighton. Start from the Silver Lake Loop trailhead which begins across the road from the Brighton Store. The Brighton Lakes Trail joins Twin Lakes Trail about 1 1/4 mile from the start. Access #2: Via Big Cottonwood Canyon Road (7000 South Wasatch Blvd) to Brighton. Start from the Lake Mary Trail which begins behind the Mt. Majestic Lodge. The Brighton Lakes Trail joins Lake Mary Trail about 1 mile up.
