Cecret (Secret) Lake
Alta, Utah
Hike
Cecret (pronounced "Secret") Lake is a beautiful lake located among alpine meadows in Little Cottonwood Canyons Albion Basin. Some folks spell Secret Lake as Cecret Lake, but the USGS maps list it as Secret Lake so I will stick with that. This is a hike that everyone can certainly enjoy since the route contains little difficulty and is very short.
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Alta, Utah
- Head southwest on E Peruvian Acre Rd toward Collins Rd (33 ft)
- Slight left onto Collins Rd (2.8 mi)
- Turn left (0.5 mi)
From I-15 in Sandy, Utah take Exit #298 (9000 South) and head east on Highway 209 (9000 South) for 6.9 miles at which point Highway 209 joins Highway 210 (Little Cottonwood Canyon Road) at a Y-Junction. All mileage in this canyon is measured from this Y-Junction. The junction is identified be a huge flashing message board on the south side of the road and a park and ride lot on the north side of the canyon. The park and ride lot has a restroom.
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