This review is for Cecret Lake from Albion Base which was a ~4.5 miles round trip that took ~2.5…read morehours to complete. Trail starts from a ski resort which means it would be difficult or inaccessible during the winter! Extremely diverse terrain; stunning views from beginning to end. The last stretch up to the lake was steep and rocky! AllTrails map recommended. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/zkHFyRgwxMQ

We have hiked Cecret Lake many times and enjoyed this spectacular hike at Alta Ski Area. It's…read moreespecially outstanding in the summer when the wildflowers are peaking in colorful arrays. Our boys love climbing the many large rocks on the way to Cecret Lake, and we also enjoy traversing around the lake. If you're more adventurous, you can hike up to Sugarloaf Lift and check out the ski runs.

My husband recently did a guided day trip with Trout Bum 2 on the Provo River and really enjoyed…read moreit. His guide was Ethan and they caught a bunch of trout. I seem to recall that the price was $350 for a 4 hour trip with all equipment provided but do verify. They have a well stocked store and a friendly Lab inside who loves to be petted!

Awesome assistance. We had never been fly fishing before. They have a fully equipped store in Park…read moreCity. They provide everything you need to go fishing: all the equipment, transportation to the best fishing spots etc. No experience necessary. Your guide will be teaching you how to cast your fly rod in minutes. They take care good of you. Our fishing guide Kip made sure we had lots of fun. And best of all, we caught tons of big brown trout ! This was only possible because of all the expert assistance from Trout Bum 2. You can't go wrong with this outfit. Very professional and friendly. Highly recommend.

Great half day experience with Ken on a Sunday. He picked us up at our hotel (The Pendry) and was…read moreearly. We got going around 10am. We drove to the Provo River, hiked in/down to the river and were given a 20 (?) minute lesson. All informative and helpful. Then he turned us loose. My wife caught a little 5" on her second cast. Here we go! I went upstream to be out of her casting area. Same result. Ken was always in the right spot to help with fish, tackle or tangles. They provided all gear along with water and snacks. Overall a great day for first timers. Highly recommend.

Great guide that put us on the fish. Would definitely recommend. Ken, our guide, was terrific and…read moregreat to hang with.

We had an incredible hiking experience in Deer Valley! Ben and Deb were outstanding guides for our…read moregroup of 10, which included a wide range of fitness levels. They did a fantastic job choosing a beautiful 5-mile route with breathtaking mountain views while setting a pace that allowed everyone to enjoy the hike comfortably. They were knowledgeable, encouraging, and attentive throughout the entire experience, making sure no one felt rushed or left behind. Their enthusiasm for the area and genuine care for our group made the morning even more enjoyable. If you're looking for a guided hike that combines stunning scenery, great conversation, and guides who truly know how to create a positive experience for everyone, I highly recommend hiking with Ben and Deb. It was one of the highlights of our time in Deer Valley!

Matt was fantastic from start to end. Ton of fun on the water. Highly recommend going and if you do…read moreask for Matt

I just returned from one of the best fishing trips I've been on in a long time; these guys are real…read morepros. Our guide, Brandon, went over and above to make sure that everything was perfect from getting us set up to providing instructions, he was on the spot every time you looked. The gear the service everything was top notch and we caught a lot of Trout; everybody had a great time and I would highly recommend you do this if you're in Park City. Thanks to everybody over at Park City anglers .

Will took my son and myself fly fishing , neither of us have ever fly fished before, Will showed us…read morethe technique and we were off. We had an excellent time, caught plenty of trout. I highly recommend using Park City Anglers.

We had a great time paddle boarding at the reservoir! The water felt amazing and you get some…read morepretty views! We rented a cabana for $50 which is a little pricey but with a group it's not too bad. You do only get one reserved parking spot with that so any extra cars in your group will have to pay the park entrance fee ($20) and then will also have to find parking. There's plenty of parking but our friends had to park a little ways down since all the nearby parking was already taken. Our friends also forgot their life jackets so they had to go to the marina to rent some and it was $20 each. So make sure to bring yours! Definitely would like to come back!

We had such an amazing experience here at this state park. We came in the evening to see the sunset…read moreand the view was amazing!! You can reserve cabañas if you wish. This is a great place to paddle board. The water was fresh and cold. Highly recommend this place. Entry is $20

We've been fishing with Trout Tales twice and can't wait to go again! Walter is terrific as are…read morehis guides. Our first trip was wonderful. Great water and great fishing. We had never been before and had a rather diverse group. Walter and his guide did a great job showing us the ropes, getting us all comfortable, and helping us catch some fish. The second trip was a bit off but the guides did their best. The water was way too high to fish. Way too high. They did their best and we really appreciated their efforts. Great time either way!

Booked a full day guide with Chris Chastain for my son and myself, having never fly fished only…read morespin reel Chris took the time to teach us the technique of casting and we were off. We caught more fish in one day with Chris then we ever have fishing the high Sierra's. He knows the river like the back of his hand. Chris is definitely the real deal. Already booked our trip for next season. Thanks again Chris.

Strictly speaking, the Brighton Lakes Trail leaves from Brighton resort and goes up to Lake Mary,…read moreLake Martha, and Lake Catherine. There are other lakes in the area, and you can leave from the Solitude Nordic area (Silver Lake) and visit those lakes (Solitude, Twin Lakes), which you might mistake for Brighton Lakes as they are, y'know, lakes around Brighton. But for clarity's sake, this is the trail that takes you right up the ski slope before veering off and climbing up to those three lady lakes. The trail is a popular one, and that means you won't be alone. As a kid, I remember my dad taking us here one Saturday and we had the place to ourselves. Martha has a tiny island and I remember it seeming so big and so far out there... but as an adult I realize it was just my kid brain and kid memory. It's a nice lake, but Mary is the really big body of water up there. As an adult, too, I see that on a Saturday especially you won't have the place to yourself. In fact, these days as many have cancelled their summer vacations and are staying home, you'll need to be on the trail by 7am to have only moderate crowds. If you wait until 9 or 10am it will be a constant stream of people. Parking at Brighton is currently free, but any other hike in the canyon will be totally packed if you wait until after 7am. The trail itself is quite wonderful. You go up the slopes, and then veer off before gradually climbing up to the trees and large rocks. It never gets crazy steep or scary, though if you have to traverse in the snow you might be a little sketched out. It's only a couple of miles, although if you want to push on beyond the lakes you can hike up the ridge and beyond and it adds more miles. There are fish in the lakes, and we saw some kiddos out dunking a worm beneath a bobber. I don't think that's a main draw, but there were some fly fisherman giving it a go, too, so it does attract all kinds. The vast majority, however, are just out to stretch their legs and take in the views. All the hiking warnings apply--be prepared, pack lots of water as it does get hot, even though some of it is in the shade. Wildlife abounds, but give them plenty of space. Enjoy the summer wildflowers. And appreciate the fact that this is practically in your backyard if you live in SLC.

Are you seeking a longer, but low-challenge hike? Fair amount of shade with a plethora of wildlife?…read moreALL THE WILDFLOWERS if visiting around July? The opportunity to explore SEVEN lakes? Well, you have found your trail! Arriving at 6:30am, we began at Silver Lake, parking in the Brighton Visitor's Center lot, and taking the boardwalk toward the wooded area on the backside of the Lake. From here, you can trek the Lake Solitude Trail on the right to that same named lake, and then return to the Twin Lakes trail, but we went straight to the latter. In the future I'd hit up Lake Solitude, though (it's only a little out of the way), and you should too! As the trail begins, there is a portion bordered by rocks on each side, and little pikas scurried all about! They were not particularly frightened of us, so I got quite close, and they are heartbreakingly adorable. Following that, the incline steepens, but only for a bit, and it is probably the most you'll experience for the entirety of your hike, so it's nice to get it out of the way first thing. When we arrived at Twin Lakes we met a moose crowned by a gigantic rack, so did not really explore that area. He was completely unperturbed by us, and contentedly continued munching his leafy breakfast. The next portion of the trail is mostly wooded, lush, green, and particularly gorgeous. We saw a female moose just as soon as we entered the forested part, and happened upon a dead porcupine (oh, to see a live one in the wild!). The trail is mostly flat as it delivers you to Lake Mary (my favorite!). This is the largest of these bodies of water, but I loved her for the surrounding rocky scenery. You will find silvery schools of fish glinting in the sunlight, translucent emerald water, and myriad varying views as you trek around the lake. Moving onward, the incline increases slightly, but it's nothing major. Lake Martha will shortly appear on your right. She was small, surrounded by grass, and we did not linger too long. It will take a bit more time to arrive at Catherine, but the trail is easy and mostly shaded. When you reach a fork in the trail, take the left (with a sign regarding camping 200 feet from bodies of water) to head straight to Lake Catherine, or take the right (with a "trail" sign) up to the peak. The latter is exposed and a little rocky with a steeper incline. You can continue on that same route to Sunset Peak for a view of all three lakes, but we opted to stop here, admiring the view of Lake Catherine's glittering surface, then heading back, and taking the trail, now on our right, to break at Catherine, my second favorite lake. There were masses of wildflowers, and the water was near luminously clear. As you retrace your steps on the way to the remaining portion of the loop, you are treated to a stunning vista of the previous lakes and mountains beyond, then a wide-spanning view of fields and Dog Lake on your right. Dog Lake, a smaller, marshy spot, looks like a moose's dream hang out, and was our last stop. Following this, the trail is much wider, open, and more crowded. While not bad, it certainly suffered in comparison to the hike previous. In the future, though I would be sad to miss Dog Lake, I would probably skip it and make my return from the sister lakes back toward Silver Lake, but it is also nice not to have to go back the way you came. I just found the congested trail off-putting after previously experiencing all the serenity of nature with little interruption by other people. We started at 6:30am. This hike took us 4 hours, at an easygoing pace and with short breaks at each lake. Including additional wandering/off trail exploration, it ended up a total of 7.3 miles. Speaking of which, the trails are not marked well, in fact, are not marked most of the time. I would recommend utilizing the Alltrails app. We did, and even so still got off track for a bit. TL;DR - Fairly easy hike, especially for one nearing 7 miles. Excellent if you enjoy variety, and as it is a loop with only backtracking through the three sister lakes, there is always something new to see. Expect lots of animals, including moose, pika, chipmunks, ground squirrels, rabbits, butterflies, and birds. Some exposed areas, but more is shaded, with heavily wooded portions. Alltrails app is a must as the trails are poorly marked. Busy at the start and end.