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The ultimate adventure guide

Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
02/16/2019
The trailhead has space for a handful of cars, located just off Wasatch Boulevard at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
02/16/2019
The views up Little Cottonwood Canyon are stunning.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
02/16/2019
Small bridge crossing over the creek.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
02/16/2019
Many people bring their dogs here, but the sign at the trailhead says they are not allowed. Bring them at your own risk of getting a fine, but it seems common.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
02/16/2019
Views of Salt Lake City.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
02/16/2019
Head down the gully to the right to get up close to Little Cottonwood Creek.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
02/16/2019
This is a beautiful hike!
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
02/16/2019
Quail Hollow in the winter.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
02/16/2019
Quail Hollow in the winter.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
02/16/2019
The large open space to the west can be accessed from the nearby neighborhoods.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
02/16/2019
There are a ton of side routes and variations available here.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
02/16/2019
Quail Hollow in the winter.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
02/16/2019
This trail heads to the nearby water storage tank.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date: 
02/16/2019
On the way back, we took the upper trail that also goes back toward the trailhead.

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