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The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges

Big Cottonwood Canyon

Salt Lake City, United States

  1. WORLD’S BEST CANYONS & GORGES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 81 2026
Big Cottonwood Canyon

Layered rock formations rise above a river that runs close to the road. Visitors see it mainly from the drive, at roadside pullouts and along many hiking trails.

Highlights

  • Layered rock formations
  • Donut Falls
  • Lake Blanche

Good to know

  • Dogs and swimming not allowed
  • Lake Blanche hike takes all day
  • Check for events, traffic can slow driving times

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