Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Visitors to this byway will find picnic areas, campgrounds, and two ski resorts: Brighton and Solitude. Solitude is open year round while Brighton is only open for winter skiing and snowboarding. Lodging and dinning is available at both resorts.

Additionally, this byway offers opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, backpacking, rock climbing, and sightseeing.

All services are available in the nearby cities of Sandy, Union, and Murray.

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees There are no fees for driving the byway.		Accessibility The Silver Lake Visitor Center has a 0.7-mile, fully accessible boardwalk available for use during the non-winter months. Most of the Forest Service picnic areas along the byway are accessible.
	Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Generally, biking along this route is quite safe. Shoulders are wide enough to accommodate both cars and cyclists. There are no sidewalks along the byway. Be aware that there are many sharp corners...		Camping Camping is available in the Wasatch/Cache National Forest. Links to reserveUSA.com to make reservations at nearby National Forest campgrounds: Storm Mountain Campground (Wasatch/Cache...
	Food Stop in Sandy, Union, or Murray for a wide variety of choices in casual and fine dining. Also, dining is available at Solitude Ski and Summer Resort, year round. Dining is available at Brighton Ski...		Gasoline There is a 7-Eleven convenience store and gas station at the start of the byway. The mouth of the canyon starts at a sprawling metropolis where all services are available.
	Information The Silver Lake Visitor Center is located at the eastern terminus of the byway. It is open during the summer (June 1 until September 5) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday - Sunday, and provides...		Lodging Lodging is available at Solitude Ski and Summer Resort year round. Lodging is available at Brighton Ski Resort in the winter.
	Phone There are phones at the ski resorts along the byway.		Restrooms There are restroom facilities at the ski resorts along the byway.
	Retail There are gift shops at the ski resorts along the byway. There are also many fine shops in Salt Lake City and the other cities of the Wasatch Front.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

On days with extreme winter weather, UDOT and the Utah Highway Patrol will enforce vehicle restrictions limiting vehicles to those with tire chains or four-wheel-drive.

Steep grades are challenging to RV’s and larger vehicles.

Restrictions

Occasionally during winter, the byway is temporarily closed due to excessive snowfall.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

During the fall, the canyon becomes vibrant with color as the trees prepare for winter.

High Season

During the summer months and during ski season, the byway experiences a great deal of recreational traffic.

Winter

Road closures occur occasionally due to weather conditions or avalanche control operations.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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