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    Top Spots in and near Centerville

    • Centerville, Utah

      Hike to the Parrish Creek Pictographs

      4.7
      1 mi / 200 ft gain
      The petroglyphs are pretty easy to find and it is such a short hike you can do it in about 45 minutes. To get to the trailhead, drive to Centerville, Utah and take 400 N all the way towards the mountain. The road with curve to the right with a small dirt road heading to the left. Take the dirt ro...
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    • Centerville, Utah

      Hike to the Rope Swing on Deuel Creek Trail

      5.0
      2.6 mi / 646 ft gain
      Not only is this hike absolutely gorgeous, but it also has an epic rope swing at the end! To get to the trailhead you'll need a vehicle that can handle rough roads—you have to drive up a bit on the side of the mountain to get to the trailhead. The beginning of the hike is marked with a little bul...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Birding at Farmington Bay

      5.0
      Every winter as the ice thaws, eagles gather at Farmington Bay to feed on huge populations of carp. This can produce a pretty amazing set of circumstances where it's not uncommon to see birds feeding just 50 yards from shore.The prime viewing opportunity happens around "Bald Eagle Day," an event ...
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    • Bountiful, Utah

      Backpack to Rudy's Flat

      4.0
      7 mi
      Rudy's Flat is a great overnight hike with plenty of tent or hammock space and multiple established fire rings. This hike offers multiple options for distance depending on your availability and skill level.From the Mueller Park Canyon trailhead (5,234 ft), hikers will experience a gradual ascent ...
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    • Bountiful, Utah

      Trail Run to Elephant Rock

      4.4
      7 mi / 1025 ft gain
      Mueller Park is a beautiful, quaint canyon, with some sweeping up canyon views throughout the ascent. The trail is a fun, family friendly single track from the bridge all the way to the rock. You will pass a bald strip (pipeline) that runs North to South which marks about halfway to the rock. At ...
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    • Bountiful, Utah

      Mountain Bike to Elephant Rock

      5.0
      Mueller Park is a beautiful, quaint canyon, with some sweeping up canyon views throughout the ascent. The trail is a fun, flowy, well maintained single track from the bridge all the way to the rock. You will pass a bald strip (pipeline) that runs North to South which marks about halfway to the ro...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Ensign Peak

      4.2
      0.97 mi / 354 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 re...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Cycle City Creek Canyon

      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...
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    • Layton, Utah

      Adams Canyon

      4.8
      3.55 mi / 1434 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Hike or Trail Run Mount Van Cott

      4.0
      3 mi / 1400 ft gain
      There are many different trailheads that will take you to the top of Mount Van Cott, but the main trailhead is up Red Butte Canyon. Drive up the canyon until you reach the parking lot where the canyon gate is blocking the road. After parking your car here, head up the dirt road on foot until you ...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Hike or Run Mount Wire

      3.7
      4.5 mi / 2082 ft gain
      This 4.5 out-and-back trail starts just south of the Natural History Museum at the University of Utah. Park in the museum parking lot and walk up the stairs to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Then head south along the BST for a few minutes until you reach a big yellow sign with 174 on it. Turn le...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Hike the Living Room

      4.4
      2.5 mi / 1000 ft gain
      Because if its proximity to downtown Salt Lake, this is a great quick hike to do after work. Although it's short, it is fairly steep, climbing nearly 1000 feet in 1.25 miles. However, most people can do it without too much difficulty. This is a good family hike and allows dogs on leashes. Due to ...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Bike Emigration Canyon

      4.7
      14.4 mi / 1300 ft gain
      If you're looking for a fun climb on your road bike that won't kill you, or you are trying to find a place to train for some bigger climbing, Emigration is the perfect place to ride. The elevation gain is gradual, allowing you to grind it out for a great training ride, or spin steadily to the top...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Cycle Big Mountain

      The views from the top of Big Mountain are breathtaking. From the Salt Lake - Morgan County border at about 7,400 ft, you will look down East Canyon, and over the top of Parley's Canyon into the Salt Lake Valley. Big Mountain can be ridden alone or as an extension to the Emigration Canyon Ride.Fr...
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    • Layton, Utah

      Stroll through the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve

      5.0
      1 mi
      The 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...
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    • Salt Lake City, Utah

      Little Mountain in Emigration Canyon

      4.3
      4 mi / 440 ft gain
      Just off of Highway 80, head up Emigration Canyon Road to the trailhead. There is a large parking area on the opposite side of the road from the trailhead. The parking area comes equipped with a bathroom if you need one.  To get started, cross the road and start heading uphill. Keep in mind that...
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    Camping and Lodging in Centerville

    Mueller Park Group Picnic
    Bountiful, Utah

    Mueller Park Group Picnic

    Bountiful Peak Campground
    Morgan, Utah

    Bountiful Peak Campground

    Salt Lake City KOA Holiday
    Salt Lake City, Utah

    Salt Lake City KOA Holiday

    Dogwood Day Use
    Cottonwood Heights, Utah

    Dogwood Day Use

    Storm Mountain
    Salt Lake City, Utah

    Storm Mountain

    Jordan Pines
    Salt Lake City, Utah

    Jordan Pines

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