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    The ultimate adventure guide

    Kyle Jenkins
    Photo Date: 
    02/16/2019
    The trailhead has space for a handful of cars, located just off Wasatch Boulevard at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon.
    Kyle Jenkins
    Photo Date: 
    02/16/2019
    The views up Little Cottonwood Canyon are stunning.
    Kyle Jenkins
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    02/16/2019
    Small bridge crossing over the creek.
    Kyle Jenkins
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    02/16/2019
    Many people bring their dogs here, but the sign at the trailhead says they are not allowed. Bring them at your own risk of getting a fine, but it seems common.
    Kyle Jenkins
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    02/16/2019
    Views of Salt Lake City.
    Kyle Jenkins
    Photo Date: 
    02/16/2019
    Head down the gully to the right to get up close to Little Cottonwood Creek.
    Kyle Jenkins
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    02/16/2019
    This is a beautiful hike!
    Kyle Jenkins
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    02/16/2019
    Quail Hollow in the winter.
    Kyle Jenkins
    Photo Date: 
    02/16/2019
    Quail Hollow in the winter.
    Kyle Jenkins
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    02/16/2019
    The large open space to the west can be accessed from the nearby neighborhoods.
    Kyle Jenkins
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    02/16/2019
    There are a ton of side routes and variations available here.
    Kyle Jenkins
    Photo Date: 
    02/16/2019
    Quail Hollow in the winter.
    Kyle Jenkins
    Photo Date: 
    02/16/2019
    This trail heads to the nearby water storage tank.
    Kyle Jenkins
    Photo Date: 
    02/16/2019
    On the way back, we took the upper trail that also goes back toward the trailhead.

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