Best of Brighton by Tom & Nikki

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Best of Brighton by Tom & Nikki

Ski & Board

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Brighton Resort
8302 S Brighton Loop Rd
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Solitude Mountain Resort
12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd
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Ski Resort

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Alta Ski Area
10010 Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd
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Deer Valley Resort
2250 Deer Valley Dr S
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Sightseeing

20 minute drive in summer over scenic byway to Park City’s shops, food, music, cinema and arts scene. Winter travel is 45 minutes via canyon route (Guardsman Pass closed in winter).
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Park City
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20 minute drive in summer over scenic byway to Park City’s shops, food, music, cinema and arts scene. Winter travel is 45 minutes via canyon route (Guardsman Pass closed in winter).
Guardsman Pass is a must do for summer. National scenic byway over 10,000 ft pass from Brighton to Park City (see our guide for favs in PC) or the quaint Swiss Village of Midway and Wasatch Mountain Golf (ranked in 10 best public courses in US). Narrow road with very sharp turns. Can be very crowded at peak times. Morning drive recommended, very early if you want to park and check vista or hike from many trails off the byway.
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Guardsmans Pass Overlook
Guardsman Pass Road
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Guardsman Pass is a must do for summer. National scenic byway over 10,000 ft pass from Brighton to Park City (see our guide for favs in PC) or the quaint Swiss Village of Midway and Wasatch Mountain Golf (ranked in 10 best public courses in US). Narrow road with very sharp turns. Can be very crowded at peak times. Morning drive recommended, very early if you want to park and check vista or hike from many trails off the byway.
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Natural History Museum of Utah
301 Wakara Way
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Homestead Crater
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Utah Olympisch Park
3419 Olympic Pkwy
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Silver Lake

Neighborhoods

Small historic basin with center for winter and summer activities. Brighton Store here, Silver Lake Nature Center, Solitude Nordic Center in winter.
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Brighton
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Small historic basin with center for winter and summer activities. Brighton Store here, Silver Lake Nature Center, Solitude Nordic Center in winter.
Check schedule for free local concerts in summer. Take ski lift up in summer for curated mountain biking. Utah State liqour store here too for wine and hard alcohol... and state run so no price gouging.
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Solitude
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Check schedule for free local concerts in summer. Take ski lift up in summer for curated mountain biking. Utah State liqour store here too for wine and hard alcohol... and state run so no price gouging.

Food scene

Local favorite and hip coffeehouse the bottom of Big Cottonwood Canyon (15 mi) with breakfast burritos, pastries and plenty of tables to work, read or talk over a cup of joe.
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Alpha Coffee
7260 Racquet Club Dr
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Local favorite and hip coffeehouse the bottom of Big Cottonwood Canyon (15 mi) with breakfast burritos, pastries and plenty of tables to work, read or talk over a cup of joe.
Historic lodge (6.5 miles) and local favorite for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Summers are great on the deck/patio to see the views, fresh air and hummingbirds zip by.
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Silver Fork Lodge and Restaurant
11332 S Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd
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Historic lodge (6.5 miles) and local favorite for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Summers are great on the deck/patio to see the views, fresh air and hummingbirds zip by.
Local favorite for winter or summer dining. Great pub for apres-ski at mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon (15 miles).
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Porcupine Grill
3698 Fort Union Blvd
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Local favorite for winter or summer dining. Great pub for apres-ski at mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon (15 miles).
Local distillery with distinctive libation creations.
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Eight Settlers Distillery
7321 Canyon Centre Pkwy
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Local distillery with distinctive libation creations.
5 min walk. Great old time apres ski bar & grill with sports TV viewing a short walk from the Brighton Chalet. Located next to Brighton Lodge.
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Molly Green's
8302 S Brighton Loop Rd
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5 min walk. Great old time apres ski bar & grill with sports TV viewing a short walk from the Brighton Chalet. Located next to Brighton Lodge.
Located at Solitude Village (2 miles). Apres ski, open mike nights, good friends, good drinks, good time.
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The Thirsty Squirrel
12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd
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Located at Solitude Village (2 miles). Apres ski, open mike nights, good friends, good drinks, good time.
Walk 5 minutes (800 ft) for yummy Cappuccino, coffee, and pastry fix! Located ground level Brighton Lodge.
The Blind Miner Coffee
12601 South Big Cottonwood Canyon Road
Walk 5 minutes (800 ft) for yummy Cappuccino, coffee, and pastry fix! Located ground level Brighton Lodge.

Alpine Hike

Spectacular alpine lakes Mary, Martha and Catherine are on nearly every Utah hiking bucket list. Named for the Brighton family’s three daughters, the lakes are local gems. Watch for moose, wildflowers and fresh air!
Exceptional wildflowers and 3 lakes, Mary, Martha & Catherine named after the Brighton pioneer family girls. Watch for moose, hummingbirds & spectacular vistas.
Lake Catherine
Exceptional wildflowers and 3 lakes, Mary, Martha & Catherine named after the Brighton pioneer family girls. Watch for moose, hummingbirds & spectacular vistas.
Short but spectacular hike through gorgeous stands of quaking aspen. Deer, ducklings, moose a peaceful place to connect with nature
Willow Heights
Short but spectacular hike through gorgeous stands of quaking aspen. Deer, ducklings, moose a peaceful place to connect with nature
Go early or expect crowds most days.
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Donut Falls Trailhead
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Go early or expect crowds most days.
Strenuous & steep hike with amazing high alpine lake views. One of my very favorite hikes in Big Cottonwood and the Wasatch
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Lake Blanche Trailhead
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Strenuous & steep hike with amazing high alpine lake views. One of my very favorite hikes in Big Cottonwood and the Wasatch
Epic and oft photographed June & July wildflower hillside hikes at Alta in Little Cottonwood. Accessed via long hike from Brighton over Catherine Pass, or drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon to the Alta’s Albion Basin trailhead.
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Albion Basin
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Epic and oft photographed June & July wildflower hillside hikes at Alta in Little Cottonwood. Accessed via long hike from Brighton over Catherine Pass, or drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon to the Alta’s Albion Basin trailhead.

Mountain Bike

Local favorite ridgeline trail from Brightons back door.
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Wasatch Crest Trail
NF-029
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Beautiful ride with many alt routes 5 to 25 miles along 8,000 ft elevation profile thru Park City resorts. Aspen groves, occasional moose, wildflowers and some great intermediate to advanced MTB!
Mid Mountain Trail
Mid Mountain Trail
Beautiful ride with many alt routes 5 to 25 miles along 8,000 ft elevation profile thru Park City resorts. Aspen groves, occasional moose, wildflowers and some great intermediate to advanced MTB!