Evanston, Utah
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Top Running Spots in and near Evanston
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Salt Lake City, Utah
Kessler Peak in Utah's Big Cottonwood Canyon
4.74.66 mi / 2733 ft gainKessler Peak is a 10,403-foot peak located in Big Cottonwood Canyon. From the top, you can see all the way to the Uintas to the East, The tram at Snowbird to the south, and the Salt Lake Valley to the west. To the north is Mount Raymond and Gobblers Knob. Kessler Peak is the terminus and highes...Read more -
Brighton, Utah
Hike or Trail Run Butler Fork
5.07.2 mi / 1964 ft gainTo get to the trailhead, drive up Big Cottonwood Canyon 8 miles. The parking lot is on the left side of the road. The first half mile is the steepest of the whole trail so don't get too intimidated by it, it mellows out a lot after. You will come to fork in the trail about a mile in, you can eith...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Hike Mount Wolverine
4 mi / 1425 ft gainThis mountain can be conquered two ways and is a great after-work adventure to watch the sunset, an early morning trail run, or a fun family challenge. The trail is 4 miles and 1,425 feet elevation gain (from the Alta side) or 6 miles and 2,050 feet (from the Brighton side). Both routes converge ...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Hike Catherine Pass
4 mi / 1115 ft gainCatherine Pass is a must do if you are in the Salt Lake vicinity in July. The wildflowers are mind-blowing. But it’s a great hike to do in the Spring, after Alta Ski Resort has closed, and the Fall as well. It costs $6 per vehicle to drive to the trailhead, or $10 per person to ride the lift (if...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Little Mountain in Emigration Canyon
4.34 mi / 440 ft gainJust off of Highway 80, head up Emigration Canyon Road to the trailhead. There is a large parking area on the opposite side of the road from the trailhead. The parking area comes equipped with a bathroom if you need one. To get started, cross the road and start heading uphill. Keep in mind that...Read more