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Lake Blanche

Big Cottonwood Canyon · Wasatch Front Utah
Lake Blanche
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6.8 miROUND TRIP
2707 ftELEV GAIN
HardDIFFICULTY
2/5KID RATING
June-OctSEASON

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The Trail

Alpine lake under Sundial Peak - the Wasatch postcard.

Pack Loadout (Hard)

3 liters water or hydration pack, hiking boots, layers, headlamp, trail mix and jerky, trekking poles, first-aid kit.

Getting There

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Make it a weekend: Tanners Flat Campground (Camping, 4 mi) · Spruces Campground (Camping, 5 mi) · Albion Basin Campground (Camping, 7 mi) · Redman Campground (Camping, 7 mi)

More hikes nearby: Mount Olympus (Hike, 3 mi) · Donut Falls (Hike, 4 mi) · Grandeur Peak (West) (Hike, 6 mi) · Bells Canyon Waterfall (Hike, 6 mi)

Quick Answers

How long is the Lake Blanche hike?
6.8 miles round trip with 2707 feet of elevation gain.
How hard is Lake Blanche?
Hard. Kid rating: 2 out of 5.
When should I hike Lake Blanche?
Best season: June-Oct.
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