Willow Heights Lake is a popular destination year-round in Big Cottonwood Canyon for families looking for a short hike with the kids, for backcountry skiers in Winter, and for me, what I call a "bonus hike". A bonus hike is a super short hike that I will do after another longer hike in the area. In this case I just hiked the Mt. Wolverine Cirque to Brighton Lakes (8 miles), and wanted to see Willow Heights at the height of Fall.

The Pioneer Cabin Trail is one of the most iconic hikes near Ketchum, Idaho, rewarding hikers with sweeping views of the Pioneer Mountains and the historic stone cabin marked with the famous “The Higher You Get, The Higher You Get” sign. The trail is steep and challenging, but the alpine

The Norton Lakes Trail is a stunning alpine hike in the Smoky Mountains near Ketchum, Idaho. About  At about 5 miles roundtrip with a moderate climb, the trail takes you through shady pine forests and colorful meadows before opening up to two sparkling mountain lakes tucked beneath rugged peaks. Wildflowers blanket the