Salt Lake City, Utah
Looking for the best hiking in Salt Lake City? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Salt Lake City. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Salt Lake City
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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 -
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 -
Huntsville, Utah
Hike the Skull Creek Trail of Causey Reservoir
4.8 mi / 400 ft gainTo get to the trailhead from Ogden, Utah, take 12th street east up canyon and around Pine View Reservoir. When you get to Huntsville, turn right and continue to head east up the canyon. IN 8 miles you will come to a sign for Causey Road. Turn right here and follow the road to the dam. Turn right ...Read more -
Provo, Utah
The Y Trail
3.72.29 mi / 1063 ft gainHiking the Y is a classic hike in Provo, Utah—but don't expect it to be easy! There's no shade and not much greenery, so it's a hot, dusty trek to the top. Once you reach the Y, though, the view of the Provo and Utah Lake is amazing. There are also benches at the top. When you reach the Y, you w...Read more -
Dugway, Utah
Deseret Peak
7.77 mi / 3510 ft gainDeseret Peak is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Grantsville, Utah.Read more -
Kamas, Utah
Hike Riley's Canyon
5 mi / 200 ft gainAproximately two miles Southeast of Woodland, UT on Highway 35 you will come to a small turnout on the North side of the road. It is sufficient in size for a handful of vehicles to park, so that passengers can make their way into Riley's Canyon. From the turn off, look to the North and you will s...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Hike to the Summit of Buckley Mountain
4.018 mi / 5000 ft gainThere are a few ways to get to the top of Buckley, but the funnest (and most strenuous) way to get up to Buckley is taking the trail up Slate Canyon. Slate Canyon has a parking lot and bathroom located at the base of the trail, and the trailhead is about ten minutes from the Provo Center Street e...Read more -
Eden, Utah
Paper Airplane Trail
4.50.73 mi / 272 ft gainThe Paper Airplane Trail in Eden, Utah is a moderately challenging hiking trail that spans approximately 0.73 miles. The trail is known for its unique rock formations and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The trail begins at the North Ogden Divide Trailhead and ascends steadily, offer...Read more -
Springville, Utah
Maple Mountain (aka Spanish Fork Peak)
5.010.56 mi / 4524 ft gainThe trail starts out very easy, but keep an eye out for the fork in the trail at the creek. It's easy to miss. It's right at the metal bench that will be on the left. Cross the creek and continue another quarter mile or so when you'll notice another branch to your left. Keep going straight here a...Read more
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