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    Top Spots in and near South Jordan

    • South Jordan, Utah

      Fish at the East Riverfront Fishing Ponds

      5.0
      0 mi / 0 ft gain
      These are great little ponds located at 11267 S. River Front Pkwy in South Jordan. It is just off of a section of the Jordan River. Kidney Pond is the one located just by the parking. Midas is just above and you can see it from the parking. You can fish here for rainbow trout, channel catfish, bl...
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    • Sandy, Utah

      Dimple Dell Trail West

      3.88 mi / 236 ft gain
      Dimple Dell Trail West is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sandy, Utah.
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    • Draper, Utah

      Lone Peak via Jacobs Ladder

      4.7
      14.2 mi / 6713 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Draper, Utah

      Lone Peak via the Cherry Creek Logging Trail

      14.8 mi / 6378 ft gain
      You start this trail at the Orson Smith Park in Draper.  It joins with the Bonneville Shoreline Trail briefly before turning off onto the cherry creek logging trail.  It switchbacks for a long ways exposed on towards the valley.  It is fairly steep in places, but doable.  I had tennis shoes with ...
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    • Sandy, Utah

      Upper Bell Canyon Reservoir via Bell Canyon Trail

      4.3
      9.12 mi / 4285 ft gain
      This is one of my favorite spots in the state of Utah! It is completely secluded high up on the Wasatch front. You can hike here for a nice relaxing day, an overnight camping trip, or do a little fly fishing and hook some fun little brooke and cutthroat trout. The Bell Canyon trail is one of the...
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    • Sandy, Utah

      South Thunder Mountain via Bell Canyon

      11.78 mi / 5968 ft gain
      Starting at the Bell's Canyon trailhead, the trail follows a river for most of the way, passing two reservoirs and two waterfalls. This trail is intermediate, depending on your destination. The first and most commonly visited section of the trail is the first reservoir. An easy hike of less than ...
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    • Sandy, Utah

      Bell Canyon's Waterfall

      4.6
      4.64 mi / 1549 ft gain
      If you keep a steady pace, the hike takes about an hour each way, so allow time when trying to catch the sunset. The hike is pretty easy until right before you reach the falls, where there is a big, steep hill you have to climb. From the parking lot/trailhead, head up the path and head left when...
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    • Sandy, Utah

      Climbing in the Lone Peak Cirque

      4.0
      Lone Peak reaches 11,253 feet at its summit. It's alpine feel is unique as it stands above the busy city below. While this gem is one of the highlights in the Wasatch range, it must be earned. A long steep approach, best done at night in the summer months, deposits you in the high meadow surround...
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    • Cottonwood Heights, Utah

      Rock Climbing at Dogwood

      4.4
      If you can avoid the crowds, Dogwood is an easy crag to get to with a lot of 5.fun climbs and a legendary 5.13a sport climb. From the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon, the Dogwood picnic area is 1.1 miles up the canyon. Park on the street to avoid having to pay $8 and walk into the picnic area. Fol...
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    • Cottonwood Heights, Utah

      Fishing Big Cottonwood Creek

      4.0
      Big Cottonwood Creek is a fun little creek that is often overlooked by the more popular fly-fishing waters of the Provo, Weber, and the Green Rivers of Utah. The fish aren't as big, but make up for it by being less selective with flies and a willingness to go after dry flies any time of the year....
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    • Cottonwood Heights, Utah

      Cycle Big Cottonwood Canyon

      5.0
      Big Cottonwood Canyon (BCC) is one of the longest rideable canyons in the Salt Lake City area, taking you from the base of the canyon to Brighton Ski Resort. Riders have the option to ride any length of the canyon, all of which will be visually rewarding.There are 3 relatively steep sections in B...
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    • Holladay, Utah

      Hike Heughs Canyon (Olympus Waterfall)

      4.5
      2 mi / 1000 ft gain
      Heughs Canyon starts right on the edge of Salt Lake City, but within minutes, you’re in a shady forest next to a gurgling stream. This is the prefect after-work hike that can be enjoyed year-round. Two miles round-trip and just over 1,000 feet, the path takes you to a beautiful waterfall that flo...
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    • Holladay, Utah

      Winter Hike to Mt. Olympus

      5.0
      7 mi / 4200 ft gain
      Approach: You can access the well traveled Mount Olympus Trail the same as you would any other season. Park in the trailhead lot or along Wasatch Blvd. The trail starts on the south side of the parking lot.Route Description: Even in the winter the Mount Olympus trail should be pretty straightforw...
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    • Holladay, Utah

      Mt. Olympus Trail

      4.7
      6.46 mi / 4124 ft gain
      The trail begins right on Wasatch Blvd. and after the first 0.5 miles you're into the Superior Wilderness. This is a very strenuous hike and you will be gaining elevation the whole way from the parking lot (4830 ft) to the summit (9026 ft). About .2 mile from the summit you will reach a saddle....
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    • Herriman, Utah

      Drive Butterfield Canyon

      4.5
      Butterfield Canyon is a little-known canyon on the west side of Utah Valley. Beautiful any time of the year, it is especially beautiful in the fall—all the leaves changing colors! When you reach the marked location, turn onto Butterfield Canyon Road. Drive until you reach the end of the road (it...
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    • Herriman, Utah

      Hike to Kennecott Copper Mine

      5.0
      4 mi
      From Salt Lake City go on UT-201W, then take Bacchus Highway all the way until the intersection with Butterfield Canyon Road. This is where you can park your car and follow the dirt road for roughly 2 miles until you come to a fork. One road from the fork leads to Middle Canyon and the other to t...
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    Camping and Lodging in South Jordan

    Dogwood Day Use
    Cottonwood Heights, Utah

    Dogwood Day Use

    Storm Mountain
    Salt Lake City, Utah

    Storm Mountain

    Tanners Flat
    Sandy, Utah

    Tanners Flat

    Salt Lake City KOA Holiday
    Salt Lake City, Utah

    Salt Lake City KOA Holiday

    The Cliff Lodge
    Sandy, Utah

    The Cliff Lodge

    From $300 / night

    Granite Flat (Utah)
    Provo, Utah

    Granite Flat (Utah)

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