Best of Brighton by Tom & Nikki
Ski & Board
Brighton Resort
8302 S Brighton Loop RdSolitude Mountain Resort
12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon RdSki Resort
Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon RdDeer Valley Resort
2250 Deer Valley Dr SSightseeing
20 minute drive in summer over scenic byway to Park City’s shops, food, music, cinema and arts scene. Winter travel is 45 minutes via canyon route (Guardsman Pass closed in winter).
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Park City
20 minute drive in summer over scenic byway to Park City’s shops, food, music, cinema and arts scene. Winter travel is 45 minutes via canyon route (Guardsman Pass closed in winter).
Guardsman Pass is a must do for summer. National scenic byway over 10,000 ft pass from Brighton to Park City (see our guide for favs in PC) or the quaint Swiss Village of Midway and Wasatch Mountain Golf (ranked in 10 best public courses in US). Narrow road with very sharp turns. Can be very crowded at peak times. Morning drive recommended, very early if you want to park and check vista or hike from many trails off the byway.
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Guardsmans Pass Overlook
Guardsman Pass RoadGuardsman Pass is a must do for summer. National scenic byway over 10,000 ft pass from Brighton to Park City (see our guide for favs in PC) or the quaint Swiss Village of Midway and Wasatch Mountain Golf (ranked in 10 best public courses in US). Narrow road with very sharp turns. Can be very crowded at peak times. Morning drive recommended, very early if you want to park and check vista or hike from many trails off the byway.
Natural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara WayHomestead Crater
Iphaki yase-Olympic Park yase-Utah
3419 Olympic Pkwy5 minute walk to a gem of the Wasatch. Silver Lake trail is 0.7 mile loop from kids wildlife education center. Most of the trail is on wheelchair accessible boardwalk around lake with spectacular scenery and wildlife views. Also great trailhead to go on lakes Solitude, Twin, Catherine, Mary Martha (the Brighton daughters). Moose, ducklings, beaver.
Silver Lake
5 minute walk to a gem of the Wasatch. Silver Lake trail is 0.7 mile loop from kids wildlife education center. Most of the trail is on wheelchair accessible boardwalk around lake with spectacular scenery and wildlife views. Also great trailhead to go on lakes Solitude, Twin, Catherine, Mary Martha (the Brighton daughters). Moose, ducklings, beaver.
Neighborhoods
Small historic basin with center for winter and summer activities. Brighton Store here, Silver Lake Nature Center, Solitude Nordic Center in winter.
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Brighton
Small historic basin with center for winter and summer activities. Brighton Store here, Silver Lake Nature Center, Solitude Nordic Center in winter.
Check schedule for free local concerts in summer. Take ski lift up in summer for curated mountain biking. Utah State liqour store here too for wine and hard alcohol... and state run so no price gouging.
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Solitude
Check schedule for free local concerts in summer. Take ski lift up in summer for curated mountain biking. Utah State liqour store here too for wine and hard alcohol... and state run so no price gouging.
Food scene
Local favorite and hip coffeehouse the bottom of Big Cottonwood Canyon (15 mi) with breakfast burritos, pastries and plenty of tables to work, read or talk over a cup of joe.
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Alpha Coffee
7260 Racquet Club DrLocal favorite and hip coffeehouse the bottom of Big Cottonwood Canyon (15 mi) with breakfast burritos, pastries and plenty of tables to work, read or talk over a cup of joe.
Historic lodge (6.5 miles) and local favorite for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Summers are great on the deck/patio to see the views, fresh air and hummingbirds zip by.
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Silver Fork Lodge and Restaurant
11332 S Big Cottonwood Canyon RdHistoric lodge (6.5 miles) and local favorite for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Summers are great on the deck/patio to see the views, fresh air and hummingbirds zip by.
Local favorite for winter or summer dining. Great pub for apres-ski at mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon (15 miles).
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Porcupine Grill
3698 Fort Union BlvdLocal favorite for winter or summer dining. Great pub for apres-ski at mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon (15 miles).
Local distillery with distinctive libation creations.
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Eight Settlers Distillery
7321 Canyon Centre PkwyLocal distillery with distinctive libation creations.
5 min walk. Great old time apres ski bar & grill with sports TV viewing a short walk from the Brighton Chalet. Located next to Brighton Lodge.
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Molly Green's
8302 S Brighton Loop Rd5 min walk. Great old time apres ski bar & grill with sports TV viewing a short walk from the Brighton Chalet. Located next to Brighton Lodge.
Located at Solitude Village (2 miles). Apres ski, open mike nights, good friends, good drinks, good time.
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The Thirsty Squirrel
12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon RdLocated at Solitude Village (2 miles). Apres ski, open mike nights, good friends, good drinks, good time.
Walk 5 minutes (800 ft) for yummy Cappuccino, coffee, and pastry fix! Located ground level Brighton Lodge.
The Blind Miner Coffee
12601 South Big Cottonwood Canyon RoadWalk 5 minutes (800 ft) for yummy Cappuccino, coffee, and pastry fix! Located ground level Brighton Lodge.
Alpine Hike
Spectacular alpine lakes Mary, Martha and Catherine are on nearly every Utah hiking bucket list. Named for the Brighton family’s three daughters, the lakes are local gems. Watch for moose, wildflowers and fresh air!
Exceptional wildflowers and 3 lakes, Mary, Martha & Catherine named after the Brighton pioneer family girls. Watch for moose, hummingbirds & spectacular vistas.
Lake Catherine
Exceptional wildflowers and 3 lakes, Mary, Martha & Catherine named after the Brighton pioneer family girls. Watch for moose, hummingbirds & spectacular vistas.
Short but spectacular hike through gorgeous stands of quaking aspen. Deer, ducklings, moose a peaceful place to connect with nature
Willow Heights
Short but spectacular hike through gorgeous stands of quaking aspen. Deer, ducklings, moose a peaceful place to connect with nature
Donut Falls Trailhead
Go early or expect crowds most days.
Strenuous & steep hike with amazing high alpine lake views. One of my very favorite hikes in Big Cottonwood and the Wasatch
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Lake Blanche Trailhead
Strenuous & steep hike with amazing high alpine lake views. One of my very favorite hikes in Big Cottonwood and the Wasatch
Epic and oft photographed June & July wildflower hillside hikes at Alta in Little Cottonwood. Accessed via long hike from Brighton over Catherine Pass, or drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon to the Alta’s Albion Basin trailhead.
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Albion Basin
Epic and oft photographed June & July wildflower hillside hikes at Alta in Little Cottonwood. Accessed via long hike from Brighton over Catherine Pass, or drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon to the Alta’s Albion Basin trailhead.
Mountain Bike
Local favorite ridgeline trail from Brightons back door.
Wasatch Crest Trail
NF-029Beautiful ride with many alt routes 5 to 25 miles along 8,000 ft elevation profile thru Park City resorts. Aspen groves, occasional moose, wildflowers and some great intermediate to advanced MTB!
Mid Mountain Trail
Mid Mountain TrailBeautiful ride with many alt routes 5 to 25 miles along 8,000 ft elevation profile thru Park City resorts. Aspen groves, occasional moose, wildflowers and some great intermediate to advanced MTB!