Claire & Dillon
Things To Do
Silver Lake
Silver Lake (located right next to our venue) is one of our favorite spots. There is an easy, flat walking trail that takes you around the lake. Beautiful scenery without the challenge of longer hikes. There are a few longer hiking trails that branch off of the walking trail, if desired. Watch out for moose!
Lakes Mary, Martha and Catherine
Lakes Mary, Martha, and Catherine are all accessible via a trail right from the Brighton Resort parking lot. Lake Mary is just over 1 mile from the parking lot, with the option of continuing up further to the second two lakes. The hike to Lake Mary is considered moderate.
Porcupine Pub & Grille
YUM. Porcupine is one of our favorite spots for brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, anything! Right at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon, this is a great spot for indoor or outdoor dining. The nachos are to die for.
Alpha Coffee
Our favorite local coffee shop! Alpha has good views, great outdoor seating, yummy coffee, gelato, and pastries.
Lake Blanche
Up for more of a challenging hike? Lake Blanche is 3.5 miles up with 2,700 feet of elevation gain, but well-worth the hike. The round-trip 7 miles is one of Claire's favorites. The trailhead starts part way up Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Lone Star Taqueria
Lone Star is a very small, but very popular Mexican food spot near Big Cottonwood Canyon. Their tacos are amazing. If you go at meal times, expect a line!
Ruth's Diner
Ruth's is a hidden secret up Emigration Canyon. Sit outside on the patio when the weather is nice. Anything on the menu is good. When you're done, take the time to drive further up the canyon!
Emigration Canyon
Looking for a scenic drive? Emigration Canyon is one of the less-traveled canyons in the Salt Lake area. It is a beautiful drive up into the mountains, with the option of looping down via Little Dell Reservoir to Parley's Canyon, or continuing higher towards East Canyon State Park.