Salt Lake City, Utah
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.
Top Spots in and near Salt Lake City
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Salt Lake City, Utah
Mountain Bike the Wasatch Crest Trail
5.0There are two popular starting points from Guardsman Road. The lower trail climbs and the higher one trail descends, then they converge at Scott's Pass below Puke Hill. The shuttled ride ends with a pavement rush down Mill Creek Canyon (and a possible detour onto Mill Creek Pipeline on the way do...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Hike Clayton Peak in Utah's Wasatch Mountains
4.03 mi / 1600 ft gainClayton Peak is approximately 1.5 miles from Guardsman Pass (3 miles round trip), and you'll gain about 1,600 feet of climbing. There is parking on top of the pass, but it fills up quickly with hikers and mountain bikers during peak season as this serves as the trailhead for Bloods Lake, Jupiter...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Backpack to Bloods and Lackawaxen Lakes
4.84 mi / 1040 ft gainThis trail is just outside of Big Cottonwood Canyon which forbids both dogs and swimming due to the Salt Lake watershed. As a result, dogs and swimming are more than welcome. Blood Lake and Lackawaxen Lake Trailhead can be reached by driving up Big Cottonwood approximately 15 miles until the tur...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Backpack to Silver Lake
4.44.1 mi / 1500 ft gainThe trail is 4.1 miles roundtrip gaining almost 1,500 feet for the duration of the adventure. Some parts are exposed, so you can get a fair amount of sun.When you're on the trail, you'll get amazing views as you’re hiking to the lake of Mount Timpanogos and American Fork Canyon. This is followed ...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Camp at Silver Lake
4.54.4 mi / 1500 ft gainSilver Lake is a wonderful place to go if you're in need of a quick adventure in the woods. Located in the the Uinta National Forest, Silver Lake is relatively easy to get to via American Fork Canyon in Utah, however I do recommend driving a car with 4WD and can handle steep dirt roads with shar...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Park City Mountain Ski Resort Trail
18.24 mi / 3468 ft gainPark City Mountain Ski Resort Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Park City, Utah.Read more -
Park City, Utah
Run the Historic Park City Union Pacific Rail Trail
28 mi / 800 ft gainThe Park City Rail Trail is a fantastic trail for walks, running, and biking in the spring, summer, and fall. During the winter it's groomed so you can Nordic ski, fat bike, run or walk. Park City's historic Union Pacific Rail Trail has been paved from Bonanza Drive in Park City all the way out ...Read more -
Syracuse, Utah
Photograph the Famous Stump by the Antelope Island Causeway
4.8If you've ever visited Antelope Island State Park, there is no doubt you've seen the stump. This dead, bleached focal point with it's gnarled branches stands out in the middle of the vast landscape of the Great Salt Lake. It is located on the South side of the causeway, approximately two miles fr...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 -
Park City, Utah
Hike Past Mining Relics in Daly Canyon
4.02.5 mi / 500 ft gainTo get to Daly Canyon, just continue up Main Street in Park City. The road turns to dirt soon after the last house and a gate is closed across the road not far beyond that. Hiking, biking, or jogging up the old road you'll have the stream to your left and about a 1/4 mile up you'll see the old J...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Hike Empire Pass Ridge
3.25 mi / 800 ft gainStarting at an elevation of 8,960 feet at Empire Pass, the trail follows the ridge to the west. It starts off on a gravel road, but quickly turns into a single-track trail once you pass the buried water tank. For the most part, you will stay on the ridge and have great views of Clayton Peak, Deer...Read more -
Davis County, Utah
Catch a Sunset on Antelope Island
5.0This is a great place to catch a sunset with the herds of Buffalo grazing and the surrounding mountain ranges. With the clouds moving over the mountains and the water reflecting the sunset, you can get amazing shots if that's what you're interested in.The smart move when heading there is to drive...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Bike or Hike Park City's Mid Mountain Trail
5.022.8 mi / 4457 ft gainThe Mid-Mountain Trail is unique to Park City. It's an epic trail that connects Deer Valley, to Park City Mountain Resort, and Canyons Village. Traversing at approximately 8,300 feet elevation, the trail is comprised of 13 sections and is a 22.8 mile point-to-point ride from Deer Valley to Canyon...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Deer Valley Resort
5.07.51 mi / 1161 ft gainDeer Valley Resort is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Park City, Utah.Read more -
Park City, Utah
Mountain Bike Deer Valley, Park City
5.07 mi / 1200 ft gainIf you’re a downhill bomber, you came to the right place. The resort has lift-served singletrack of every difficulty with machine-built table tops, berms, tree runs and technical obstacles. If cross country is more your scene, there are miles of forested climbs, beautiful views and enjoyable down...Read more
