Kamas, Utah
Top Spots in and near Kamas
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Provo, Utah
Hike to Summit of Buffalo Peak
1 mi / 500 ft gainDrive up Provo Canyon and turn right on Squaw Peak Road. Follow the road til you reach the T in the road and head left on Road 027. Follow it 2.9 miles to the unmarked trail head. It is located next to a wooden fence on the right of the road and next to a sign about fire and wildlife safety. ...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Buffalo Peak Trail
0.97 mi / 213 ft gainBuffalo Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Provo, Utah.Read more -
Croydon, Utah
Whitewater Kayaking the Weber River
4.0This is a great beginner river for whitewater kayaking, with rapids from class II-III. It has plenty of features to keep you entertained, such as the Rock Garden, old bridges, and Taggart Falls, with several class II rapids in between. Be aware, there is a low bridge at one point in the river tha...Read more -
Draper, Utah
Lone Peak via Jacobs Ladder
4.714.2 mi / 6713 ft gainThe 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...Read more -
Evanston, Utah
Camping and Skiing at Lily Lake
When driving to the trailhead you must go through Evanston Wyoming to get there. The trailhead is located near the Bear River Lodge off the Mirror Lake Highway (UT 150).The Lily Lake area in the Uintas is full of snowy landscapes waiting to be explored on skis, snowshoes, or even a snowmobile. Yo...Read more -
Sandy, Utah
Dimple Dell Trail West
3.88 mi / 236 ft gainDimple Dell Trail West is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sandy, Utah.Read more -
Evanston, Utah
Backpack Mount Beulah via East Fork of the Bear River Trailhead
5.018 mi / 3423 ft gainGetting thereThis trip could be crammed into a really long day or even two days, but give yourself three days to really enjoy the area and not be too pressed for time.Your departure point is the East Fork of the Bear River Trailhead on the north slope of the Uintah Mountains. For most, this will ...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Rock Climb in Rock Canyon
4.5Rock Canyon, unsurprisingly, has a ton of great, local rock climbing routes for those in the Provo area. The marked location is for the parking lot. Once you're parked, head into the canyon. You will start to see bolts and anchors—and, depending on when you go, climbers—a few minutes in. There a...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Hike to Buckley's Abandoned Mine
4.63 mi / 200 ft gainOnce you reach the mine it's gated but you can slide in. Follow the main tunnel a hundred or so feet back and climb the 75 foot ladder up to the second level. You can then make your way back out to the cliff face where there is another gate to the outside. That gate is a little trickier to squeez...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Hike Squaw Peak
4.57.1 mi / 2700 ft gainSquaw Peak Trail is a great hike if you live in Provo, since it is a quick getaway. But still definitely worth the trip if you don't. This 7.1 mile hike has beautiful views and does not long to do Usually it takes about three hours from start (Rock Canyon) to finish (the Peak) at a decent clip. T...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Snowshoe the Rock Canyon Trail
3 mi / 1630 ft gainThe Rock Canyon trail is a heavily trafficked path that brings people of all ages. In the winter the mountains are covered in snow and the path is well packed down due to the volume of people that are hiking. After about a mile of hiking, you will enter the more dense part of the canyon with lo...Read more -
Evanston, Utah
Backpack to Dead Horse Lake
5.021 mi / 1400 ft gainDead Horse Lake is a lightly trafficked and highly scenic route in the High Uintas Wilderness. The trail is easy enough to do overnight but I recommend taking an extra day to explore the area around Dead Horse Lake. From the trailhead you will hike south on the West Fork Blacks Fork trail. The...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Cycle City Creek Canyon
5.0City Creek Canyon is a hidden gem, just minutes away from downtown Salt Lake City. Secluded winding roads will take you deep into the canyon, away from the bustling city. The sounds of the creek, canyon views, and the thick forest that lines the road provide for the perfect, quick escape.Starting...Read more -
Bountiful, Utah
Backpack to Rudy's Flat
4.07 miRudy's Flat is a great overnight hike with plenty of tent or hammock space and multiple established fire rings. This hike offers multiple options for distance depending on your availability and skill level.From the Mueller Park Canyon trailhead (5,234 ft), hikers will experience a gradual ascent ...Read more -
Bountiful, Utah
Trail Run to Elephant Rock
4.47 mi / 1025 ft gainMueller Park is a beautiful, quaint canyon, with some sweeping up canyon views throughout the ascent. The trail is a fun, family friendly single track from the bridge all the way to the rock. You will pass a bald strip (pipeline) that runs North to South which marks about halfway to the rock. At ...Read more -
Bountiful, Utah
Mountain Bike to Elephant Rock
5.0Mueller Park is a beautiful, quaint canyon, with some sweeping up canyon views throughout the ascent. The trail is a fun, flowy, well maintained single track from the bridge all the way to the rock. You will pass a bald strip (pipeline) that runs North to South which marks about halfway to the ro...Read more