This is actually a very family friendly hike, it's well groomed and most parts could even be considered wheel chair accessible.
To get here, just take the Big Cottonwood canyon road, all the way to the top. When you get to the Brighton one way loop just follow it, you'll see the signs and the parking lot. At the Silver Lake Visitors Center. It's free parking, and if the lot is full you can park a short distance down the road and walk into it easily.
The hike itself, isn't even quite a mile long. I believe 0.8 is the exact distance of the loop.
It's also great for families, you can go up just to walk around.
Or take a fishing pole and do a little fishing. There is a lot of animal watching, as quite frequently you can spot large moose up around different area's of the lake as well.
Since this is a watershed area, no pets are allowed. They also don't allow swimming!
However, you can take a canoe or raft out on the lake.
If you'd like to go a little further you can also follow the signs that take you to Twin Lakes Reservoir. Or if you just want to relax, just hang out and have a picnic.
Also, for those who love a great marathon. The Revel Big Cottonwood marathon actually starts very near this beautiful lake. So if you stop by to run this race, head back up later to stretch your legs out and take a walk around the lake!
If you live in Utah or visited this area before, have you been up to Silver Lake?
What's one of your favorite fall hikes to take this time of year?
