Sandy, Utah
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Sandy
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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 -
Springville, Utah
Maple Mountain (aka Spanish Fork Peak)
10.56 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 -
Layton, Utah
Adams Canyon
4.83.55 mi / 1434 ft gainThe trailhead is at a dirt parking lot with a lot of parking, but on Saturday mornings it can get full and people are forced to park on the street. As you start off, there are a few steep and sandy switchbacks. They don't last too long but on a hot day it can seem like forever. After that, the t...Read more -
Davis County, Utah
Hike Frary Peak Trail on Antelope Island
5.06.4 mi / 2030 ft gainThe Frary peak trail is the highest point of Antelope Island and can be found a short drive off of I-15 north on Antelope Drive near Layton. There is a fee to access the island, but well worth it. When you get to the island, head left along the east side of the island toward Fielding Garr Ranch. ...Read more -
Davis County, Utah
Hike the Frary Peak Trail
4.57 mi / 2050 ft gainThis is a fairly easy hike starting at the parking lot near the trailhead. You will encounter little or no obstacles on your hike, just a nice incline leading you to the highest point of the island.You will be able to see lots of buffalo roaming around most of the island on your way up. Be sure t...Read more -
Layton, Utah
Stroll through the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve
5.01 miThe wetlands of The Nature Conservancy's Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve are a unique system of salt and fresh water marshes, ponds, pools, sloughs and mudflats. It is a rich feeding ground for tens of thousands of migrating birds, making this destination a birder's paradise.Great for all ski...Read more -
Syracuse, Utah
Buffalo Point Trail
5.00.95 mi / 253 ft gainBuffalo Point Trail is a heavily trafficked out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Syracuse, Utah.Read more -
Davis County, Utah
Hike the Buffalo Point Trail on Antelope Island
4.01 mi / 300 ft gainAntelope Island State Park is a gem within the Utah State Park system. With over 28,000 acres, it is the biggest island located in the Great Salt Lake...the largest salt water lake in the Western hemisphere. It is incredibly scenic, with beautiful shoreline and beaches, grassy plains, mountaino...Read more -
Tooele County, Utah
Stansbury Island Trail
2.88.87 mi / 2585 ft gainRarely will you ever see another person at the underrated Stansbury Island, the second largest island within the Great Salt Lake in Utah - even though a dirt causeway connects it to land, it is still considered an island. The lack of crowds make this a good place to hike, take photos, and enjoy t...Read more -
Springville, Utah
Rappel the Red Ledges
4.01 mi / 180 ft gainThis is a sweet spot to go rappelling near Spanish Fork, UT. It's located at the Red Ledges in Diamond Fork Canyon. There is a picnic area, grill and restrooms near the base. The unique formations are beautiful to hike around and fun to rappel down. The hike is pretty short, but steep. We did...Read more -
Utah County, Utah
Diamond Fork (Fifth Water) Hot Springs
4.44.63 mi / 663 ft gainWhen you hike out to Diamond Fork aka Fifth Water hot springs, get ready for an amazing experience! The lower fall is visible from the main pool. If you want to continue to go further up the creek, you will run into the second fall, which is the most photogenic of them all. There are also two poo...Read more -
Utah County, Utah
Fifth Water Hot Springs from Rays Valley Trailhead
5.04.98 mi / 787 ft gainFifth Water Hot Springs from Rays Valley Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you to a hot springs located near Spanish Fork, Utah. Dogs are permitted on this trail on-leash. If heading to the hot springs with your pup, please be respectful of others visiting the hot springs. Along this ...Read more -
Payson, Utah
Grotto Falls
4.00.54 mi / 144 ft gainHeading in the canyon you will drive along a winding road for a while until you pass through a gate (Closed during Winter, this is where you will need to pull over and continue down the road on foot) about a mile up you will see a trailhead on the left called "Bennie Creek" and right after you wi...Read more -
Ogden, Utah
Waterfall Canyon Trail via Ogden Park
3.03.3 mi / 1699 ft gainWaterfall Canyon Trail via Ogden Park is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ogden, Utah.Read more -
Huntsville, Utah
Green Pond Loop
4.52.44 mi / 436 ft gainAbout a mile before Snowbasin, is a parking lot with a map and trail marker. The first incline is steep and follows a single track trail that leads to the ponds. This trail is great year-round, but in the winter, you may have some stray backcountry snowboarders in the area. It's pretty quiet over...Read more -
Ogden, Utah
Waterfall Canyon
4.02.44 mi / 1394 ft gainWaterfall Canyon is one of the most popular hikes in the Ogden area. The trailhead is easy to find, just head east on 29th street until you hit the base of the mountains and the parking lot is on the right. There are plenty of parking spots and restrooms but sometimes the restrooms are locked. T...Read more