Bell Canyon Granite Trailhead

Thanks to the low starting elevation and the lack of major elevation gain it has become a popular hike for all ages and abilities.

Bell canyon granite trailhead.

Mom the cook cashnhubby. The canyon is located on the east side of the valley above sandy just off of wasatch blvd. Along the way you get majestic views of the salt lake valley. N 40 34 305 w 111 47 805.

By far winter is the best time because all the boulders are covered with snow which makes for a fast hike. This trail guide assumes travel from the granite trailhead however directions to both are listed. The trail is primarily used for hiking running and snowshoeing and is best used from june until october. In hiking and walking trailheads.

Bells canyon trail to lower falls is a 4 6 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near sandy utah that features a lake and is rated as difficult. Reaching the granite trailhead from i 215. The first 0 5 mile 0 8 km up to bell canyon lower reservoir is a little tiring and the final push up to lower falls is a little steep but the middle portion isn t too bad. There are trails around the reservoir but stay to the left if you want to hit the waterfall.

There are two trailheads to choose from. The granite trailhead or the boulders trailhead. You can make it as easy or as hard as you like. Granite trailhead bell canyon sandy utah.

Lower bell canyon reservoir can be reached from two trailheads. Bell s canyon trail is a very popular salt lake city hike located right at the mouth of little cottonwood canyon. Bell canyon reservoir is a beautiful spot to hike that offers beautiful views of the salt lake valley along with views of the wasatch mountains. This post is about the granite trailhead.

Starting at the granite trailhead you ll head up a relatively steep grade for about 0 3 miles nothing too scary but the difficulty may surprise if you re out of shape. Bells canyon trail to ridgeline via granite trailhead is a 3 1 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near sandy utah that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The granite trailhead is slightly longer but not as steep as the boulders. Whether you call it bells canyon or bell canyon this is still a great hike.

Wildlife is commonly seen along this trail including mountain goats in rocky areas. Not only are there great views of the lone peak wilderness and the wasatch mountains you ll enjoy fantastic overloooks of salt lake. 1 mile round trip to bell canyon lake 4 5 miles to the lower waterfall round trip or the 10 miles round trip to the upper falls and lake. This hike runs up bell canyon past a scenic reservoir and up to a beautiful waterfall.

They are all great. After a few minutes of downhill you ll head up to the lower bell canyon reservoir. Also a lot fewer people. The trail is primarily used for hiking and running.

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