Lake Blanche

(Big Cottonwood, Mill B South)

5.8 miles out and back

3.5-5 hours

Moderate, 2670 elevation gain

Mostly shaded

Toilet at trailhead

Late spring, summer, early fall

*allow at least an hour at or around the lake to explore, but no swimming

*this includes the Mill B Interpretive trail as the first 0.35mi of the trail

**For a longer hike, continue on to lake Florence and Lake Lillian***

Lake Lillian from Mill B South Fork TH via Lake Florence Hike Time (roundtrip): 4.0 to 6.5 hours Distance (roundtrip): 7.4 miles Elevation Gain: 2590 feet
Main Aspect: Northwest Climb Rate: 700 feet per mile Average Grade: 13% Notes: The last lake in this string of lakes. It is small and the lowest in elevation of the 3 lakes. Very peaceful though. Trailhead: Mill B South Fork TH Trailhead Elevation: 6220 ft Trailhead Outhouse: Yes Distance from Park-N-Ride: 4.3 miles
Area: Big Cottonwood Canyon Area Location: East on 7200 S (SR190) in Salt Lake County Area Fee: None Dogs Allowed: No Notes: The parking lot is east of the first turn in the Mill B S turn. The Lake Blanche trail heads out on an old road to the east. The Broads Fork TH is almost hidden at the west end of the parking lot. Waypoint 1: Lake Blanche Elevation: 8920 Feature: Lake Notes: If you make it to this lake, you should go to the 2 sister lakes, all within a half mile. The view of Sundial Peak from here is one that is photographed often. I had all 3 lakes to myself for about an hour when I went there, it was hard to leave. Painter/authur Alfred Lambourne lived in the Lake Blanche area for 5 months in the 1880s. Waypoint 2: Lake Florence Elevation: 8835 Feature: Lake Notes: Painter Henry Culmer named the lake after his daughter. A history of this can be read in Charles Kellers book The Lady in the Ore Bucket� a history of the SL tri-canyons. Destination: Lake Lillian Elevation: 8810 Feature: Lake Notes: Painter Alfred Lambourne named this lake after his daughter