
Ledgemere Picnic Area
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Overview Ledgemere Day Use Picnic Area is just a couple of miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon, conveniently close to Salt Lake City. Big Cottonwood Creek runs alongside the site. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking, and biking.
Recreation Big Cottonwood Creek is stocked for trout fishing and is a favorite among local fly-fisherman. Additionally, many hiking and mountain biking trailheads are located in the canyon. Facilities Ledgemere Picnic Area offers 14 sites, all with tables, campfire rings and grills.
Parking spurs and pathways within the area are paved. Flush toilets and non-potable water are provided. Natural Features Big Cottonwood Creek runs alongside the site.
Summer wildflowers paint the canyon with vivid color beginning in late July. Autumn leaves put on quite a show in late September. Nearby Attractions Big Cottonwood Canyon is a beautiful area known for its soaring peaks, pristine hidden lakes and cascading streams.
Numerous hiking and mountain biking trails are in the area. Rock climbing is a popular activity as well. 5 miles up-canyon, offering scenic chairlift rides, hiking, a few dining options and a challenging 18-hole disc golf course.
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