Snowshoeing - Willow Lake, Big Cottonwood Cyn 12/7/24

Sample Itinerary:

7:00 am - Carpooling

8 am - Trailhead

8 - 11 am - Hike/Snowshoe

Directions: Big Cottonwood Cyn, Utah. Willow Heights Trailhead  Parking on roadside.

Activity:

Snowshoe/Hike - Willow Lake (Willow Heights) trail - 2.4 mile loop to a large pond. Trailhead is marked by large boulder with "Willow Heights" inscribed on the north side of the road. Trail heads north for about 5 min then reaches a "T". Either way will take you to the lake. Right has several switch backs. Left crosses a bridge and then in about 2 in has a sharp right turn onto an old road. Follow up to lake. There is a trail that goes around the lake as well and through a nice aspen forest. Avalanche conditions are generally low here but always check. Avalanche Conditions. All Trails Trip Report.

Bathrooms - no

Cell Phone Receptions - poor

Dogs - no

Gear: (depending on weather) ski pants, synthetic T-shirt, long sleeve synthetic top, long sleeve fleece, coat, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, camelback or regular back pack with waist belt, 2-3 Liters water, 4-6 snacks, first aid kit, waterproof boots, snowshoes or microspikes (depending on weather), trekking poles