Big Cottonwood canyon offers a remarkable range of mountain living, from private tucked away cabins to luxurious modern ski homes. The canyon contains several distinct neighborhoods, but all of them are a short drive (or a longer walk) from either Solitude or Brighton Resorts.
Mount Haven. Located a few miles down the road from Solitude you can access Mt. Haven via a narrow road which disappears in the trees and leads you to an elevated moraine which features some of canyon’s most dramatic views. The small neighborhood is private and communal.
Cardiff/Pine Ledge.
Neighborhood featuring several large lots and an even mix of older family cabins and newly constructed larger homes. It is the next neighborhood up canyon from, and adjacent to Mount Haven. Cardiff is a gated community with private owner vehicle access, but it gets a fair amount of hiker traffic.
Silverfork.
Silverfork is the Canyon’s largest neighborhood outside of the resorts. It is located about 3 miles (verify)from Solitude resort. It is a lively community with a good mix of locals and out-of-state owners. The homes run the gamut from tumble down cabins to large, multi-million-dollar homes. It is also the home of Silverfork Lodge and Restaurant.
Forest Glen.
Forest Glen is a favorite neighborhood of the locals. It is located directly across the street from Solitude Resort, at the beginning of Guardsman Pass. Some of the homes on the south side of this neighborhood enjoy remarkable views of both Solitude and Brighton resorts. The interior lots are nestled in groves of quaking aspens, so whether you want a prestige views or private sylvan retreat, you can find it in Forest Glen.
Silver Lake Estates.
Silver Lake Estates is the only neighborhood with ski access from Brighton Resort and it features mostly newer, larger, and quite expensive homes. Some of the homes are located alongside Silver Lake and most homes feature panoramic views of the upper reaches of Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Historic Brighton Loop and Old Miners Road
Long before there were resorts in Big Cottonwood Canyon the Village of Brighton was both an important mining community and summer retreat for the residents of the Salt Lake Valley. Today this neighborhood at the terminus of the anyon features Brighton Ski Resort and a variety of historic and newer homes and cabins.