Distance: 6.5 miles RT Time: 3 hours Start: S-Curve in Big Cottonwood Canyon Difficulty: Moderate Elevation Gain: 2720 ft The hike to Lake Blanch is approximately 6.5 Miles round trip.  It is a gentle climb, the trail is decent, and it has good trail markers.  No dogs are allowed in the Cottonwood canyons due to... Continue Reading →