270826 No. UT: Wander to Willow Lake – New Member’s Hike
July 12 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am MDT
Willow Lake Trail, Brighton Utah, UT, United States
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About This Event
Everything you could want in a hike… lush trees, sparkling water, and crisp mountain air awaits on this moderate 2.5‑mile loop near Brighton.
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Known for stunning aspen groves, frequent moose sightings, and a lively mix of ducks and waterbirds, the trail even includes a celebratory cold drink waiting for us at Willow Lake halfway through.
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TRAIL RATING: Moderate (629 feet of elevation gain)
LENGTH: 2.5 miles RT
CARPOOLING: Watch for an email from newmember.whs@gmail.com about 5–7 days before the event, which will include a link to join a private WhatsApp chat for carpool coordination and last-minute event updates.
ALLTRAILS LINK: Willow Lake Trails
GEAR:
- The Ten Essentials
- Items on the Day Hike Packing List
- Proper clothing / layers for weather and hiking conditions
- Proper footwear
- Rain Jacket
- Hiking Poles
- Water and trail snacks
- Something lightweight to sit on while we stop to eat and drink (i.e., a backpacking chair, rain jacket, plastic bag, etc.)
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Please leave your four-legged friends at home for this hike.
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Recommended Beverage: Your favorite local beer, cider or spritzer
ALCOHOL NOT INCLUDED
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THIS EVENT IS FOR NEW MEMBERS WHO HAVEN’T PARTICIPATED IN A WHS HIKING EVENT.
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Date / Time
- July 12, 2026 - July 12, 2026
- 8:00 am - 11:00 am MDT
Organizer
WHS Ambassador Kiki Dreyer
