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Brighton

Brighton

Utah, US

Pass AffiliationSeason 2025/2026 Access

Brighton is accessible on Ikon Pass.

Summit 10,500 ft
Base 8,755 ft
1,745 ft vert
1,050 acres
66 trails
7 lifts
500" avg snow

How to Get to Brighton Resort: Airports, Drives & Mountain Transit

Brighton is located at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon (SR-190), 35 miles southeast of Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

Nearest Airports & Flight Options

  • SLC (Salt Lake City International): 45 mins drive. Easy interstate highway access to Big Cottonwood Canyon mouth.

Winter Mountain Driving & Traction Laws

Big Cottonwood Canyon (SR-190) requires 4WD/AWD or approved snow chains when the Utah Traction Law is declared during winter weather.

Ground Transit & Shuttles

UTA Ski Bus Route 972 picks up at valley park-and-ride stations and drops riders directly at the Brighton base loop.

Wasatch value / locals; Ikon.

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