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Recognized across the world as a premier skiing destination with resorts like Snowbird, Alta, and Park City less than an hour from the airport, Salt Lake City's Wasatch Front is also home to word-class hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, backpacking and camping. Plus, you're never more than a few hours' drive from other Utah adventure playgrounds like Moab, Zion National Park, and the Uinta Mountains.

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International Peace Gardens Loop

Salt Lake City, Utah

0.48 mi / 3 ft gain

Hike Ensign Peak

Salt Lake City, Utah

4.1

1 mi / 350 ft gain

This hike is a piece of cake with a sizable reward. It starts just up the hill behind the Capitol Building and ascends 350 feet over about 0.5 miles to the top on a very well marked trail. It's great for a family with young ones or maybe a quick post-dinner evening date. Parking is all along a residential street and though it could prove tricky to find a spot on a really busy weekend day, it's ...

Ensign Peak Trail and Overlook

Salt Lake City, Utah

0.89 mi / 328 ft gain

Ensign Ridge Trail

Salt Lake City, Utah

2.65 mi / 951 ft gain

Cycle City Creek Canyon

Salt Lake City, Utah

5.0

City 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 elevation is 4,670 ft. The road steadily climbs aside the creek bed to about 6,040 ft over the cour...

Bonneville Shoreline Trail West from City Creek

Salt Lake City, Utah

9.08 mi / 1781 ft gain

City Creek to Little Black Mountain

Salt Lake City, Utah

15.98 mi / 5420 ft gain

Bonneville Shoreline Trail: City Creek to Emigration Canyon Road

Salt Lake City, Utah

9.7 mi / 1880 ft gain

City Creek to Valley View Ridge Trail

Salt Lake City, Utah

4.67 mi / 1178 ft gain

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Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City KOA Holiday

Salt Lake City, Utah

Laura's Lodge | Solar-Powered Home, Near 7 Resorts

Located two right turns from the best skiing on Earth, Laura's Lodge is a 5BR/2.5BA all-season alpine retreat. Highlights of this 100% so...

From $126 / night

Salt Lake City, Utah

Modern Home with Fireplace, Backyard & Hot Tub

This beautiful, newly renovated 4BR/3BA home is nestled below Mount Olympus and only minutes away from Downtown SLC, the airport and six ...

From $215 / night

Bountiful, Utah

Mueller Park Group Picnic

Overview Mueller Park Group Picnic Area is located just 5 miles from Bountiful, Utah, at an elevation of 5,400 feet. Visitors enjoy relax...

Cottonwood Heights, Utah

Cottonwood Heights Hideaway | Private Hot Tub

This inviting 3BR/3BA home is tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood in Cottonwood Heights, but you need only take a short walk ...

From $74 / night

Cottonwood Heights, Utah

Dogwood Day Use

Overview Dogwood Day Use Picnic Area is just 2 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon, conveniently close to Salt Lake City. Big Cottonwood Creek...

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