Bloods Lake Trail

• 9/10 dog friendly
• 7/10 kid friendly
• 3/5 Accessibility
• 5/10 Difficulty
• Bathrooms
• Plenty of parking

We discovered this trail in September 2017. We went on our honeymoon in Park City, Utah and spent some time on the trails in that area. It is absolutely stunning. The colors, the town, the weather and the wildlife. We try to make our way up there once a year at least and we always make time to visit our favorite spot.

Bloods Lake Trail is 2.8 mile trial at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon. When we went in September 2017, there was hardly anybody around, but recently the trail head was moved off the observation point, down about half a mile. As of September 2019, there was construction being done at the new trailhead along with Porta Potty bathrooms.

We brought Zero with us this last time and he had a great time! There were other dogs on the trail so, keep that in mind if your furry baby is a wanderer. This particular trail is so popular with dogs that there has been an increase in fecal matter contaminating the water. Bloods Lake is the direct water source for a girls scout camp in the area. As a friendly reminder to the humans of our furry friends, please please please pick up after your dog. Conservationists are trying to stop allowing dogs on this trail, which is already the case with so many of the trails in the area. Humans who own these lovable, energetic creatures, we need to do better. I know you love your dogs. And I love mine too. I want to continue to enjoy beautiful places and fun experiences with him. Please don’t ruin this for everyone else. Pick up after your dog.

The trail starts out on a gentle decline then progresses in intensity to some steeper switchbacks. It finishes on another decline before you come around the trees and spot the lake. I am in fairly good shape and I found the trail to be moderately difficult. I would be prepared to take your time and some breaks if you have some tiny hikers in your party. The view is 100% worth the climb. For those of you who are more adventurous and willing to make the trip with some extra gear, the lake itself is gorgeous and calm. It’s the perfect lake for kayaking or stand up paddleboards (and kudos to you if you’re willing to trudge this new trail with all that gear. Whew!). Bring your family, pack a picnic and get ready for a gorgeous afternoon.

I really hope that you get the chance to experience another one of our most favorite trails.

Have a great adventure this week!

– Mindy 🙂