Snowbird Barrier Free Trail

This is an easy trail that starts at the Snowbird Center. It's a one mile round trip nature walk that ends at a new observation deck overlooking the Gad valley.

We parked in the valet lot because we got there early on a Sunday and there was no one to pay. It's $10 ordinarily. There is a big valet area and a very large general parking area that is used for Octoberfest. The walk to the Snowbird Center constitutes a hike if you have to come in from the far parking lot and it is uphill. There is a little pond as you get closer to the center. I didn't see any ducks.

We stopped at the restroom before taking the elevator to the third floor. The  restrooms in the Snowbird Center are clean and very accesible. There were flowers in both bathrooms because the Wildflower Festival was going on in Snowbird. The directions said to keep to the right as you come out of the elevator and onto the plaza, then you go by the children's area and the trail starts on the right. 

We started seeing wildflowers right away although there were not as many this year due to poor rainfall in the spring. We heard that from the three guides who were stationed along the trail to answer questions.

This is a closeup of the flowers above. 

There are gorgeous mountain views. Getting there before 8 a.m. was a good idea because there was a crowd on the way back. One person offered to take our picture.

There are many benches scattered along the trail. At the end of the trail is a viewing platform. It's all very accessible. There is even a guardrail to keep you from rolling over the edge when you head back down. 

The view is fine but we are used to good views here so I may be jaded.