Cecret Lake Hike
October 1, 2021
Leave Home: 1:40pm
Arrive Home: 4:30pm
Location: Behind Alta Ski Resort
Entry Fee: $10
Trail Distance: 1.7 Miles
Temperature: 47 Degrees
Elevation: 9,875
Best Wild Flowers - Best to visit between July and mid-August.
The trail starts at the west side of the Albion Basin Campground, at the top of the Little Cottonwood Canyon Road. It is well-marked and easy to find.
The trail runs west from the campground. It climbs a gentle slope, with about 300 feet of elevation gain. Along the way, there are interpretive signs with information about the basin, its plants, animals, and geology.
From the lake, you can return the way you came, or explore the area. Swimming is not permitted in the lake.From Cecret Lake, it is a moderate-strenuous hike to the top of Sugarloaf Peak.
The mosquitoes are out in full-force around sunset.
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