
Brighton Ski Resort
Brighton Trail Map
66 Runs
1,875 Feet of Vert
1,050+ Skiable Acres
45 Minutes From Salt Lake City
Resort Information
Who is Brighton for?
Brighton lives true to its homegrown roots by being accessible and an all-around great value. With its laid-back environment and great local vibe, you can even ski old-school equipment without feeling old-school. Unlike other resorts where skiers dominate, Brighton attracts both skiers and boarders alike, thanks in part to four terrain parks, a half-pipe and a girls-only terrain park called Krista's Park.
Run tip: Start off on trails off Majestic, Explorer and Snake Creek Express lifts, or get going on intermediate and expert runs off the Milly Express, Crest Express and Great Western Express lifts. For scenic shots, the Great Western lift and Western Trail afford some of the best views of the resort.Parking and Transportation
Brighton’s parking lot fills up quickly, especially on powder days. To increase your chances of scoring a spot, arrive at off-peak hours or reserve a spot in advance for $25. All Brighton season-pass holders can take the UTA Ski Bus for free which picks up at the Park-N-Ride lots at the base of the canyon. (Read: "How to Prepare for Your Utah Ski Vacation")
Terrain Parks
Freestyle riders and skiers get plenty of bang for their buck at Brighton. With a half-pipe, four terrain parks (five counting the Pee-Wee beginner park) and 100+ grind features in the ever-changing parks you'll never run out of new lines to ride.
Night Skiing
Maybe you prefer to sleep in, to skip the early-bird pow and instead save up your energy for evening shredding. We know what that’s like. At Brighton, you’ve got more than 200 acres (22 runs) lighted just for you on Monday through Saturday nights. Groms also benefit from the main mountain terrain park being part of evening entertainment. Who says late sleepers are lazy?
Restaurants and Places to Relax
To encourage a BYO meal environment, there are tables specifically designated for people to enjoy their sack lunches or crock pots at both the main level of Brighton Center Lodge and the main level of the A-frame. Molly Green's Tavern is a great slopeside stop with a full service bar and grill, cozy fireplace, magnificent views of the mountains and full table service.
Run Highlights
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Scree Slope
Grab a ride on the Milly Express to start this fun adventure — way out near the majestic cliff faces that spill down from Pioneer Ridge and Pioneer Peak. Scree Slope starts as a single black diamond with a middle segment that becomes a double and eventually back to single status again. The steeper trail mixes wide-open segments with varying bumps, rolls, patches of trees and rocks, so you need to keep your wits about you and focus as you enjoy the ride.
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Western Trail
Zip on up the Great Western Express near the top of Clayton Peak to take the long ride on the Western Trail. First, pause when you get off the lift to enjoy breathtaking views of Brighton, Solitude and Snowbird while you stand at the top of the mountain. If there’s an ideal place for a selfie, this is it. Toward the bottom of the mountain, veer off the Western Trail onto either Snake or Great Western. Rest your legs if necessary, then ride up and do it again.