Amy & Wylie
Things To Do and Eat
Hike - Albion Meadows Trail
One of our favorite local hikes! Easy-moderate ~3 miles out and back through the stunning Albion Basin.
Hike - Cecret Lake Trail
Easy 1.8 mile out and back hike to a beautiful alpine lake! Parking lot coordinates: 40.57793,-111.61295
Hike - Bells Canyon
Beautiful and moderately challenging hike; stop at the reservoir or continue up to the falls!
Hike - Circle Awl Peak
Challenging and steep 3.4 mile out and back hike to the peak of Circle Awl. One of our favorite hikes in the area! Trailhead coordinates: 40.6496442,-111.662284
Hike - Pipeline Overlook via Rattlesnake Gulch
Fun, moderately challenging 4 mile loop hike that provides beautiful views of Millcreek Canyon!
Hike - Grandeur Peak
Challenging hike to the summit of Grandeur Peak. There are two approaches - from the east (6.2mi, 2634ft elevation gain), or from the west (4.4mi, 3238ft elevation gain). Trailhead coordinates: 40.6968491,-111.7429626
Hike - Donut Falls
Easy 3 mile out and back hike to a beautiful waterfall!
Hike - Gloria Falls
Moderate 2.3 mile out and back hike to a beautiful waterfall!
Hike - Bonneville Shoreline Trail
Easy walk through wildflower fields featuring beautiful mountain views; you can make this hike as long or as short as you like!
Hike - Silver Lake Nature Trail
Easy, flat 0.9 mile interpretive nature trail around Silver Lake. Accessible to everyone! Requires annual national parks pass or $10 fee (good for 3 days).
Eat - Porcupine Pub & Grille
One of our favorite casual after-hiking lunch stops at the bottom of Big Cottonwood Canyon!
Eat - Eight Settlers Restaurant & Distillery
Great spot for food and house-made cocktails at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon!
Eat - The Dodo Restaurant
Popular local bistro located right across the street from beautiful Sugar House Park!
Eat - Slackwater Pizza SLC
Our favorite local pizza and beer spot!
Eat - Hopkins Brewing Company
Amy's favorite local brewery - we love their Tuesday night trivia. Strongly recommend getting a pretzel if you visit!
Eat - Level Crossing Brewing Company
Great local brewery in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City!
Eat - Blue Iguana Salt Lake City
A local staple serving Mexican food and margaritas!
Eat - Sweetaly Gelato
We love grabbing gelato here and walking around Sugar House Park!
Drink - Swig
Drink (soda) like a local! Locations every few blocks. Try Nancy's favorite, "Pretty in Pink", or be bold and get a "dirty" soda!
Visit - Wheeler Historic Farm
County park on historic farmland. Flat walking trails, accessible to everyone!
Visit - Tracy Aviary at Liberty Park
One of our favorite spots in Salt Lake! Huge variety of beautiful birds in a beautiful setting.
Visit - Red Butte Garden and Arboretum
Stunning botanical garden and arboretum in the Wasatch foothills!
Visit - Momentum Indoor Climbing Millcreek
Amy's favorite climbing gym!
Visit - Alf Engen Ski Museum
Awesome interactive museum showcasing the history of Utah skiing and the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Shop - Lone Pine Gear Exchange
Our favorite spot for skis and winter gear!
Shop - Patagonia Outlet
Who can resist great deals on Patagonia gear?
Shop - Salt Lake Souvenir & Gift
Our favorite gift shop!
Shop - City Creek Center
Upscale outdoor shopping mall in the heart of downtown.
Shop - The Gear Room
One of our favorite spots for new and used outdoor gear!