Salt Lake City

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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...