The Brighton Lakes Trail is a connecting trail between Twin Lakes Reservoir and the Lake Mary Trail. This hiking and backcountry skiing trail offers a panoramic view of the peaks that surround the Brighton Bowl.

Directions: From Salt Lake City, Access #1: Take Big Cottonwood Canyon Road (7000 South Wasatch Blvd.) to Brighton. Startfrom the Silver Lake Loop trailhead which begins across the road from the Brighton Store.The Brighton Lakes Trail joins Twin Lakes Trail about 1 1/4 mile from the start. Access #2: Take Big Cottonwood Canyon Road (7000 South Wasatch Blvd.) to Brighton. Startfrom the Lake Mary Trail which begins behind the Mt. Majestic Lodge. The Brighton LakesTrail joins Lake Mary Trail about 1 mile up.

Elevation: 8,760 feet

Ending Elevation: 9,040 feet

Elevation Gain: 680 feet

Distance: 1.9 miles

Usage: Frequent

Difficulty: Moderate

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