Self-Guided Wildflower Walk: Snowbird

Location: Snowbird, Utah

Located in the alpine area of Little Cottonwood Canyon, Snowbird’s Mineral Basin provides spectacular wildflower scenery. The best access for this is to ride the Snowbird Tram and walk through the basin, then hike back up to the Tram, or download on the Peruvian lift. Please find more information on Tram ticket prices, and consult resort maps (for the most accurate details) at snowbird.com.

GPS Coordinates: 40°34’49.9″N 111°39’23.1″W
Click here to see the exact location

Credits: U.S. Geological Survey – National Geospatial Program

When and Where to Observe Wildflowers?

Wildflowers in the Cottonwood Canyons can be observed from May to September, although peak wildflower season is typically during July. Individual species of wildflowers bloom at different times, making the wildflower landscape different every few weeks.

Self-Guided Walks

█ EASY WALK

Observation Deck:
Observation Point Trail, out and back
Length: 1 mile
Elevation Gain: 50 feet

█ MODERATE WALK

Mineral Basin Wildflowers:
Up the Aerial Tram*,
Wildflower Trail to the tunnel,
down the Peruvian Lift
Length: 1.3 miles
Elevation Gain: Negative

█ ADVANCED WALK

Mt. Baldy:
Up the Aerial Tram*,
Mt. Baldy Trail, out and back
Length: 1.5 miles approx.
Elevation Gain: 620 feet

*Aerial Tram / Peruvian Lift require tickets

Self-Guided Map Download

Please CLICK HERE (or on the image) to download a printable PDF Self-guided map. The document contains a QR code to open a page with a selection of wildflowers which might be observed (also provided below).

Trail Etiquette During Your Walk

Stay on designated trails

Observe all posted guidelines

Use only bathroom facilities

Do not litter

Keep domestic animals / dogs out of the watershed area

Stay out of the water

Credits: Salt Lake City Public Utilities Watershed Division

Wildflowers to Observe

Here are a few flowers to keep an eye out for while on your hike today.
Click on a color-coded toggle to see the wildflowers’ pictures and information.
Please remember to stay on the trails, practice Leave No Trace, and please don’t pick the wildflowers.

RED Wildflowers (1)