Draper, Utah

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Draper, Utah
Lone Peak via Jacobs Ladder

4.7

14.2 mi / 6713 ft gain

The main trail to Lone Peak is via Jacobs Ladder. To get to the start of the trailhead you need to drive on a dirt road for a little bit until you get to a little parking area (start of the road indicated on the map). The trail starts just south of where you park on the dirt road. The Jacobs Lad...
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Draper, Utah
Lone Peak via the Cherry Creek Logging Trail

14.8 mi / 6378 ft gain

You start this trail at the Orson Smith Park in Draper. It joins with the Bonneville Shoreline Trail briefly before turning off onto the cherry creek logging trail. It switchbacks for a long ways exposed on towards the valley. It is fairly steep in places, but doable. I had tennis shoes with ...
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Sandy, Utah
Dimple Dell Trail West

3.88 mi / 236 ft gain

Dimple Dell Trail West is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sandy, Utah.
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South Jordan, Utah
Fish at the East Riverfront Fishing Ponds

5.0

0 mi / 0 ft gain

These are great little ponds located at 11267 S. River Front Pkwy in South Jordan. It is just off of a section of the Jordan River. Kidney Pond is the one located just by the parking. Midas is just above and you can see it from the parking. You can fish here for rainbow trout, channel catfish, bl...
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Sandy, Utah
Climbing in the Lone Peak Cirque

4.0

Lone Peak reaches 11,253 feet at its summit. It's alpine feel is unique as it stands above the busy city below. While this gem is one of the highlights in the Wasatch range, it must be earned. A long steep approach, best done at night in the summer months, deposits you in the high meadow surround...
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Sandy, Utah
Upper Bell Canyon Reservoir via Bell Canyon Trail

4.3

9.12 mi / 4285 ft gain

This is one of my favorite spots in the state of Utah! It is completely secluded high up on the Wasatch front. You can hike here for a nice relaxing day, an overnight camping trip, or do a little fly fishing and hook some fun little brooke and cutthroat trout. The Bell Canyon trail is one of the...
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Sandy, Utah
South Thunder Mountain via Bell Canyon

11.78 mi / 5968 ft gain

Starting at the Bell's Canyon trailhead, the trail follows a river for most of the way, passing two reservoirs and two waterfalls. This trail is intermediate, depending on your destination. The first and most commonly visited section of the trail is the first reservoir. An easy hike of less than ...
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Sandy, Utah
Bell Canyon's Waterfall

4.6

4.64 mi / 1549 ft gain

If you keep a steady pace, the hike takes about an hour each way, so allow time when trying to catch the sunset. The hike is pretty easy until right before you reach the falls, where there is a big, steep hill you have to climb. From the parking lot/trailhead, head up the path and head left when...
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Alpine, Utah
Day Hike to South Thunder Mountain

12.2 mi / 5604 ft gain

The summit of South Thunder Mountain, sitting at 11,154 ft, is a superb peak. Located on the Alpine Ridge of the Wasatch Mountains, this peak is criminally overlooked.The Schoolhouse Springs trailhead leads you onto an old dirt road, that switchbacks for about 2 miles through the foothills, befor...
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Alpine, Utah
Horsetail Falls - Dry Canyon

5.0

4.01 mi / 1808 ft gain

Horsetail Falls is a somewhat short hike located near Alpine, UT. The hike has good elevation gain and will make you work a bit to get there. The reward is worth the effort as you arrive at the falls and take a great view while being refreshed in the mist of the falls. The trail is straightforwar...
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Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Rock Climbing at Dogwood

4.4

If you can avoid the crowds, Dogwood is an easy crag to get to with a lot of 5.fun climbs and a legendary 5.13a sport climb. From the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon, the Dogwood picnic area is 1.1 miles up the canyon. Park on the street to avoid having to pay $8 and walk into the picnic area. Fol...
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Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Fishing Big Cottonwood Creek

4.0

Big Cottonwood Creek is a fun little creek that is often overlooked by the more popular fly-fishing waters of the Provo, Weber, and the Green Rivers of Utah. The fish aren't as big, but make up for it by being less selective with flies and a willingness to go after dry flies any time of the year....
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Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Cycle Big Cottonwood Canyon

5.0

Big Cottonwood Canyon (BCC) is one of the longest rideable canyons in the Salt Lake City area, taking you from the base of the canyon to Brighton Ski Resort. Riders have the option to ride any length of the canyon, all of which will be visually rewarding.There are 3 relatively steep sections in B...
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Sandy, Utah
Explore Little Cottonwood Canyon's Lisa Falls

3.8

Lisa Falls sits approximately 0.22 miles from Little Cottonwood Canyon Road. While the trail is not long or particularly steep, there are some large step ups that could be difficult for either the very old or very young. Nonetheless, this is a great option for a family outing.Once you arrive at t...
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Holladay, Utah
Hike Heughs Canyon (Olympus Waterfall)

4.5

2 mi / 1000 ft gain

Heughs Canyon starts right on the edge of Salt Lake City, but within minutes, you’re in a shady forest next to a gurgling stream. This is the prefect after-work hike that can be enjoyed year-round. Two miles round-trip and just over 1,000 feet, the path takes you to a beautiful waterfall that flo...
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Pleasant Grove, Utah
Drive-In Sunrise

4.8

Pull into the Pine Hollow parking lot, just before the winter closure gate and watch the show. If you get there early enough you can watch Timpanogos go from the tones of soft alpenglow to the harsh vibrance of sunrise. In the winter make sure you remember enough blankets.
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