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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. Wilderness: This trail enters a designated wilderness area, special regulations apply including limiting group sizes to 10 or less, no mechanized use (including Mountain Bikes), and using Leave No Trace techniques are recommended. Campfires: Campfires are prohibited within Mill B South Fork Drainage in the Twin peaks Wilderness.
Via Big Cottonwood Canyon Road (7000 South Wasatch Blvd) about 4.3 miles up the canyon to Mill B South Fork Picnic Area just before the ""S"" curve. Turn into picnic area and go left. Trailhead is located at the east end of the picnic area by the outhouse.
Watch for moose along the trail and near the lakes. The earlier you start the hike the better and you will have a better parking spot at the trailhead.
Restrooms at the parking lot are a great luxury. Earlier morning you can get better photos with less people around and possibly see more wildlife. I started on the trail at 6am and was able to watch the sunrise while the moose were swimming across the water.
Such a beautiful place, long trail but worth it, just don't leave trash or traces that you were there
Very nice hike.
Took us a total of 4.5h due to the big amount of snow. There was an avalanche which wiped out a part of the trail so make sure you have good navigation.
Crampons and trekking poles are super useful. The lake is partially frozen but snow is melting quickly
It was a moderate to hard hike only because of the snowy weather. That is also the reason why I took us four plus hours. But it was beautiful so worth it. I would love to stayed longer if it wasn't so cold.
Had a great time , my first time hiking to Lake Blanche I will say that the hike is a Moderate trail with beautiful views as you get to the top, we stay for the Sunset and the views are amazing I definitely recommend this place for a nice hike and I will definitely go back.
