Oct 26, 2017 — This fun loop takes you from the ski town of Brighton up into the high peaks above the tp of the ski lifts. Most of the way, there aren't any other people, and you may forget that this is a winter tourist destination. From the Lake Mary Trailhead, head up a popular trail to Lake Catherine, and then continue to Catherine Pass, where the trail officially ends. Continue north toward Mt. Tuscarora along an unofficial trail, and then west toward Mt. Wolverine, following the ridge. The ridge continues around the gorgeous bowl that drains into the Twin Lakes Reservoir. You get ridiculousy nice views of Devil's Castle, Twin Peaks (American Fork), and right down Big Cottonwood Canyon. The ridge heads down to the saddle with Honeycomb Cliffs, and up to this point, the difficulty doesn't exceed easy Class 2. Climb steeply north up to Honeycomb Cliffs from the saddle for some more outstanding views, and then continue along the east ridge down some easy Class 3 (avoidable if you go back to the saddle and follow the official trail down to the west side of the Twin Lakes Reservoir). The Class 3 is short but fun, and there were metal rungs and steel cable to assist, maybe helpful if you're a little freaked on some of the exposure. The ridge lands you directly at the top of a ski lift. Follow ski slopes in a northeastern direction until you get to the northernmost end of the Twin Lakes Reservoir, and then follow more ski slopes until you see Brighton (and your car) below.
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