The One Spot In Utah That’s Basically Heaven On Earth

So much of Utah's scenery can leave you breathless. From the hoodoo views of Bryce Canyon National Park to the barren, vast Bonneville Salt Flats, you'd have to be pretty jaded not to see beauty around every corner of the Beehive State. Here's one spot that sure seems like heaven on Earth. The view from Catherine Pass give you a look at two of the three Brighton lakes, with their azure waters set like little gems into the pine-covered mountains. This might be one of our most heavenly places.

The Brighton Lakes trail is popular with Utahns and visitors alike.

The trail starts at the base of Brighton Resort, and begins by paralleling a ski run.

Lake Mary is the first lake you reach when you take the Brighton Lakes hike.

It's the perfect spot for a picnic, about one mile from the trailhead.

This is a reservoir, lined with huge chunks of granite.

Lake Mary is the largest of the three lakes.

Lake Martha is another half mile up the trail.

At an elevation of 9,720 feet, this little gem is surrounded by pines.

Moose are plentiful here.

If you encounter them along the trail, give them plenty of room. These magnificent animals usually keep to themselves, but they're better viewed from afar.

Lake Catherine is the highest of the three lakes.

It sits at an elevation of 9,950 feet.

The lake sits at the base of some steep, craggy mountains.

This rugged scenery is iconic of Utah's alpine terrain.

You can continue on to Catherine Pass for a stunning view of both Lake Mary and Lake Catherine.

Looking down from the summit at 10,220 feet, you might feel as though you're standing in heaven, looking down at one of Utah's most divine places.

To reach Utah's heavenly Brighton Lakes, drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon to the Brighton Resort parking lot. The trailhead starts at the base of the resort, near the Brighton Resort Lodge.

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