Silver Lake - Big Cottonwood Canyon
Salt Lake City (Ski Area), Utah
Travel Fee: $55
Located up Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Features: mountain backdrops, lake, evergreens, water reflections, outdoorsy, rocks, fishing, canoeing, hiking
Availability: June through November (Closed during winter months) The walkway is usually clear of snow come the month of June however snow may still be present in your photographs until the month of July.
Address: Silver Lake is located at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon. Approximately 30 miles from downtown Salt Lake City. I prefer to meet at the bottom of the canyon where you will then follow me up toward the top.
Meeting Address: 8073 Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Brighton, UT 84121 – Silver Lake Visitor Center (There IS cell phone service at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon) – View on Google Maps HERE
Additional Notes: The prime season for this location is when the fall leaves our out (September 20th – October 10th). The fall leaves will shed earlier than down in the valley since it is a higher altitude. I highly recommend bringing a warm jacket even during the summer months. Pets are not allowed. Silver Lake can get a lot of mosquitoes during the warm month of July. I recommend wearing long sleeves and wearing bug spray. This picturesque high-mountain lake, cradled within a small valley, boasts breathtaking views of mountain vistas and dense pine forests that serve as the perfect backdrop for stunning portraits.
