Big Cottonwood Canyon Trails
Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84092
15 miles of trails
Big Cottonwood Canyon Trails fill Salt Lake City's Wasatch Front, but dogs are prohibited on most due to watershed rules—permitted only on Mill D South Fork to Dog Lake and Cardiff Fork. Shade, water, and parking exist where allowed. Verify trail access before heading out.
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- Park
- Big Cottonwood Canyon Trails
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Coordinates
- 40.6342, -111.7000
- Trail miles
- 15
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.4 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 3,210 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 15 miles of trail
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Dog policy
Wasatch Front canyon — DOGS PROHIBITED on most trails (watershed). Permitted only on Mill D South Fork up to Dog Lake + Cardiff Fork.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
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