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Birches Picnic Area

Cottonwood Heights, Utah · USDA Forest Service

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About

Birches Picnic Area is 15 miles from Salt Lake City up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Big Cottonwood Creek runs alongside the site. Vistors enjoy fishing, hiking, and biking. Birches has 6 picnic sites, all with picnic tables, campfire rings, and grills. Pathways within the area are paved. Big Cottonwood Creek runs alongside the site. Summer wildflowers paint the canyon with vivid color beginning in late July. Autumn leaves put on quite a show in late September. Big Cottonwood Canyon is a beautiful area known for its soaring peaks, pristine hidden lakes and cascading streams. Numerous hiking and mountain biking trails are in the area. Rock climbing is a popular activity as well. Solitude Mountain Resort is 11.5 miles up-canyon, offering scenic chairlift rides, hiking, a few dining options and a challenging 18-hole disc golf course. Big Cottonwood Creek is stocked for trout fishing and is a favorite among local fly-fisherman. Additionally, many hiking and mountain biking trailheads are located in the canyon.

Directions

Take exit 301 off I-15. Turn east and travel 6 miles on 7200 South to the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon. Travel 1.9 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon to picnic area.

Location

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Details

State
Utah
City / area
Cottonwood Heights
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Campsites
6
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$9.32 / day
Rating
4.00 / 5 (3 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
See Recreation.gov

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