Day Trip: Silver Lake, Big Cottonwood Canyon (ride with Zoo)

Silver Lake, Big Cottonwood Canyon

Join Hogle Zoo staff and DWR biologists on a survey of beautiful Silver Lake! Meet at the Zoo Front Gate at 8:00am. Look for Hogle Zoo staff waiting for you there.

Transportation: Depart from Utah's Hogle Zoo. Ride in Zoo vehicle. Leave your car in our main guest lot. Drive to site is about 45 minutes.

How to get to Zoo parking: Head east on Sunnyside Ave and turn right into the main entrance. Park anywhere in the main lot. Walk to the front gate ticket office with your gear to find Zoo staff waiting for you.

Difficulty: 2/10. There is a boardwalk and mostly flat trail available. No big or long hikes, no elevation gain, sometimes off-trail, some uneven terrain, some dense vegetation (willows & tall grass).

What to bring/wear: Comfortable hiking clothes and close-toed shoes you don't mind getting dirty/wet (light weight hiking pants/work pants recommended over shorts). A daypack with a packed lunch, snacks, water (minimum 32oz), sun protection (hat, glasses), rain jacket (rain pants if you have them), warm layers if needed, extra socks (keep these in your backpack). Water/rain boots or waders are recommended but not required (your feet are likely to get wet). Some prefer to wear light weight long sleeve shirts to protect them from getting scratched by vegetation. You may also want comfortable dry shoes to change into at the end of the day.

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Map of Zoo parking

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