March 20, 2021 Little Cottonwood Trail

 Little Cottonwood Trail

winter version 

hikers:  Mark, Lecia, Seth

Distance: a mile plus up and the same distance back

weather: snow in the air and on the trail but no need for snow shoes at this end of the trail

     The parking lot for the little cottonwood trail and Temple Quarry trail was closed for the season so we parked across the road in the Alta/Snowbird park and ride. 

     Yesterday was spring but today was winter.  The first part of the trail was slushy but then we were in a few inches of snow for the rest of the hike.  Nothing we needed snowshoes for but I was glad to have my boots.  I always love a reason to wear my snow boots. 

     

Where we came from.

Where we were going.  Notice there are no footprints.  We didn't see anyone until we were on our way back, about a half mile from the trailhead!

We crossed the first bridge.  There is not a lot of water in the creek this time of year.  We kept going and went past the where there used to be a graffitied pavilion.  But surprise!  It is no longer there and they are revegetating that area.  I guess it has been a while since we have been on this trail.  A ways further and we turned around.  

Winter wonderland.  In March!

This is about where we decided we had hiked far enough and turned around.

This was a great trail for a spring winter/hike. The trees were loaded with snow and it was beautiful.