Broads Fork

Broads Fork from Broads Fork TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 4.0 to 6.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 6.6 miles
 Elevation Gain: 2020 feet
Main Aspect: North
 Climb Rate: 612 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 12%
Notes: A nice, strenuous hike into beautiful alpine terrain. It makes for a good day hike if you are looking for a good workout. What is unique about this trail is there are several flat areas between steep sections, to give your legs a break.

Trailhead:Broads 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.

Destination: Broads Fork
 Elevation: 8240 Feature: Canyon
Notes: The Broad Fork trail ends in an alpine meadow, with steep slopes on 3 sides. This area gets ferocious avalanches in winter. The basin is a good place to camp if you want to hit the higher peaks refreshed.