Brighton Lakes Loop
Salt Lake City, Utah
| Address: | ~8465 Mary Lake Ln, Salt Lake City, UT 84121, USA |
| GPS: |
40°35'54.6"N 111°35'1.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trail Length: | 4.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
Mountain Bike
The Brighton Lakes loop is a never ending challenge, from the time you start to climb, to the wild and hair raising descent down the Lake Mary trail! The ride takes you past 4 incredible alpine lakes. Starting with Dog Lake, (this is the "other" Dog Lake!!) then up past Lake Mary, then onto Lake Martha, and then Lake Catherine.Head up the service road, keeping right at all major forks in the trail. The first one you don't want to miss is at .61 miles. The second, and most important is at exactly .94 miles. See the picture below (Doug is point down the old mining road). The mining road is at the top of a tough little climb. Then about 100 yards down the road, it splits, hang to the right (the lower of the two). The upper road ends at the Big Cottonwood Mine, and results in a "hike-a-bike". The lower road passes a couple of mine structures and tailings piles and then descends to Dog Lake. From here the trail is very easy to follow. It receives a lot of hiker traffic. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
More Information
Brighton Lakes Loop
Brighton Lakes Loop is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Brighton, Utah. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Brighton Lakes Loop bike trail in Brighton.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/brighton-lakes-loop/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read More
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Salt Lake City, Utah
- Head west on 400 S/University Blvd toward Main St (0.2 mi)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto W Temple (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto 500 S/Cesar E. Chavez Blvd (0.6 mi)
- Take the I-80 E/I-80 W ramp on the left to Cheyenne/Reno/S.L. International Airport/Las Vegas (0.2 mi)
- Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-15 S/I-80 E/Cheyenne/Las Vegas and merge onto I-15 S/I-80 E (2.5 mi)
- Keep left at the fork to continue on I-15 S (5.9 mi)
- Take exit 298 to merge onto I-215 E/Belt Route (5.5 mi)
- Take exit 6 for UT-190 E toward 3000 E (0.3 mi)
- Keep left, follow signs for 6200 South E (341 ft)
- Turn right onto UT-190 E/6200 S/Big Cottonwood Rd SContinue to follow UT-190 E(1.7 mi)
- Turn left onto UT-190 E/Big Cottonwood Cyn RdContinue to follow UT-190 E(9.7 mi)
- Continue onto Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd (4.8 mi)
- Turn right toward Mary Lake Ln (157 ft)
- Turn left onto Mary Lake LnDestination will be on the right(98 ft)
Other Mountain Bike Trails Nearby
Silver Lake (Big Cottonwood)
Brighton, Utah
0.3 miles NA Wasatch Mountains trail passing three alpine lakes, abundant wildlife from chipmunks to moose, shady forest, and sweeping views — with the option to hike counter-clockwise for a gentler climb.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Scott's Bypass
Brighton, Utah
1.6 miles EA short stretch of high-alpine singletrack beginning at the top of Guardsman's Pass, bypassing the gravel road on the way up to Pinecone and the Wasatch Crest Trail.
Mountain Bike
Jupiter Peak Road
Salt Lake City, Utah
1.6 miles EA rocky, steep 1.2-mile doubletrack grind up from Guardsman Pass connects to Jupiter Peak at 9,998 ft and links top-tier Park City trails like Scott's Bypass, Dead Tree, and Apex.
Mountain Bike
Wasatch Crest
Salt Lake City, Utah
1.6 miles EWidely regarded as one of the best singletrack trails in Utah — start from Millcreek Canyon's Big Water Trailhead for the full out-and-back experience on the Wasatch Crest.
Hike, Mountain Bike
Prospect Ridge / Ontario Ridge
Salt Lake City, Utah
1.8 miles EA steep, rocky fall-line descent from Daly Grind to Prospect Avenue in Park City — one of the more technical and challenging trails in the area.
Mountain Bike
Shadow Lake Trail
Salt Lake City, Utah
2.2 miles NEShadow Lake Trail encircles Shadow Lake in Park City's high-altitude alpine terrain, connecting to Cornstock Mine Road on both ends and linking to John's Trail for a more adventurous loop.
Mountain Bike
Dead Tree
Park City, Utah
2.6 miles NEA short 0.52-mile high-alpine singletrack near Park City connecting Jupiter Peak Road and the Apex trail — compact but classic.
Mountain Bike
Keystone
Park City, Utah
3.7 miles NEA 1.5-mile intermediate singletrack trail at Park City running from the Jupiter access road past the Apex junction to Meadow Road — a smooth mountain connector at the resort.
Mountain Bike
Apex
Park City, Utah
3.7 miles NEA nearly 2-mile loamy descent through high aspens in Park City, dropping from Dead Tree Trail past Jupiter Access Road and Keystone Trail down to Thaynes Road.
Mountain Bike
Empire Link
Park City, Utah
3.7 miles NEA bermed, root-strewn, loamy 1.5-mile mountain bike connector in Park City that links Sweeney's, John's 99, and Sam's with switchbacks, roots, and lips to pop off of.
Mountain Bike
Link
Park City, Utah
3.8 miles NEA crucial 1-mile singletrack connector linking Mid Mountain, John's 99, Ore Cart, Speed Bag, and more — the glue of the Park City trail network.
Mountain Bike
Webster
Park City, Utah
3.9 miles NEAbout 1.5 miles of alternating singletrack and doubletrack connecting Keystone, Meadow Road, Pioneer, McConkey's, Flat Iron, Minor's Mile, Link, and more.
Mountain Bike
Payroll
Park City, Utah
3.9 miles EA rowdy .67-mile mountain bike descent in Park City with massive berms, swoops, rocks, kickers, doubles, and sizeable drops — bring your skills and a full-suspension rig.
Mountain Bike
Mojave
Park City, Utah
4.0 miles NEA twisty singletrack through high aspens starting off the Crescent quad lift, winding down to the Mid Mountain trail at Park City Mountain Resort.
Mountain Bike
Steps
Park City, Utah
4.0 miles NEA quick 1-mile advanced descent through aspen groves and small meadows on Park City's ski runs, connecting Viking Yurt to the Home Run dirt road at the bottom.
Mountain Bike
TG
Park City, Utah
4.0 miles EA high-altitude advanced singletrack with one doubletrack section featuring rocks, drops, and sharp switchbacks on the side of the mountain above Park City.
Mountain Bike
Pinecone Ridge
Park City, Utah
4.1 miles NEBerms, rollers, jumps, and flow for miles make Pinecone Ridge one of the most fun descents in Park City — and a mild singletrack climb up to the Wasatch Crest Trail.
Mountain Bike
Billy's Bypass
Park City, Utah
4.1 miles NEA short 0.21-mile connector trail in Park City linking Sweeney's, Crescent Mine Grade, Jenni's, and Moose — a quick link for building longer mountain bike routes.
Mountain Bike
Daly Grind
Park City, Utah
4.3 miles NEA doubletrack connector that drops down the mountain, linking Empire Link, Prospect Ridge, and a multitude of other Park City trails.
Mountain Bike
John's 99
Park City, Utah
4.5 miles NEA 1.8-mile mostly downhill singletrack in Park City connecting to the 'Little Chief' trail at the bottom — easy-to-intermediate with a few sharp turns that catch newer riders off guard.
Mountain BikeNearby Campsites
Spruces Campground
Salt Lake City, Utah
4.1 miles NWA fee campground in Big Cottonwood Canyon near Salt Lake City — check USDA.gov for current rates and seasonal availability.
Camp, Sled
Mill Creek Canyon
Salt Lake City, Utah
9.8 miles NWAn out-and-back canyon trail with over 1,000 feet of elevation gain — the lower ski trail sees heavy traffic while the upper section above Elbow Fork stays quiet, with a reservable Yurt at the top December through April.
Camp, Cross-country Ski, Snowshoe 1.6-14.1 mi
Mount Timpanogas
Provo, Utah
11.9 miles SUtah's most-climbed mountain towers 7,000 feet above the Provo valley, stretching seven miles north to south with multiple peaks over 11,000 feet — a Wasatch landmark.
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Swim
Holbrook Trailhead
Bountiful, Utah
23.8 miles NWThe Holbrook Trailhead is a popular access point for the Bonneville Shoreline Trail and Holbrook Canyon above Bountiful, Utah, on the western face of the Wasatch. Perched on the bench right at the...
Airsoft, Backpack, Camp, Paintball, Snowshoe
Y-Mountain Summit Trail
Provo, Utah
24.4 miles SA 1.2-mile climb east of BYU leads to a massive block Y on the hillside and sweeping panoramas over Provo, Orem, Utah Valley, and Utah Lake below.
Camp, Hike 4.7 mi
Fifth Water Hot Springs
Provo, Utah
37.5 miles SA scenic 2.5-mile riverside hike to the famous Diamond Fork rock pools and waterfall, with soaks up to 108°.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Hot Springs, Mountain Bike, Swim
Hell Hole Lake
Evanston, Utah
40.9 miles EA challenging wash hike in Evanston's Dry Wash, navigating sand and boulders for 1.8 miles to Hellhole Canyon at the edge of the Red Mountain Wilderness.
Camp, Hike, Horseback 5.6 mi
Antelope Island Lakeside Trail
Syracuse, Utah
45.0 miles NWAn easy 2-hour loop on Antelope Island around the Great Salt Lake, with rock formations, views of the Sierra Nevadas, and the GSL — kid-friendly and good for bug fans.
Camp, Hike, Horseback
Antelope Island State Park
Syracuse, Utah
45.3 miles NWTwenty miles of trails cross Utah's Great Salt Lake island alongside free-roaming bison, antelope, and bobcats — best visited in early spring or late fall to beat the bugs.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike 2.9 mi
Pineview Reservoir
Eden, Utah
49.8 miles NA stunning Wasatch reservoir with three sandy beaches, boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, water skiing, and 18 miles of paved trail — the ultimate summer base behind the Ogden front.
Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Swim
