Hiking
Wild Rose
Moderate
The Wild Rose trail system offers a variety of scenic hiking options for all experience levels. You can choose an easy, well-marked loop for a quick and relaxing walk, a moderate out-and-back trail that leads to beautiful overlooks of the valley, or a more challenging ridge route with steady elevation gain and expansive views. The trails are well-connected, making it easy to customize your hike based on time and difficulty. 609 Sky Crest Ln, North Salt Lake, UT 84054
Silver Lake Nature Trail
Easy - Watch for the Elevation, 0.9mi Loop
This family-friendly interpretative trail takes you around the lake on a mix of graded natural surfaces and boardwalks. Please stay on the trail to avoid damaging sensitive off-trail ecosystems near the lake and respect all closures. Because this trail lies within a protected watershed, dogs, swimming, and entering the water are not allowed. 8073 S Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd, Brighton, UT 84121
Lake Blanche
Hard, 6.5mi
This journey takes you into the Twin Peaks Wilderness and up to the scenic Lake Blanche, with the option to visit the smaller Lake Florence and Lake Lillian nearby. The trail travels along the south fork of the Mill B Creek before climbing up through aspen forests towards the reservoirs. Please remember that this is both a designated wilderness -- mechanized equipment like bikes and drones is prohibited-- and a protected watershed. Dogs are not allowed, nor are they allowed to enter the water. This is a heavily used trail - especially in the fall. Lake Blanche Trailhead, Brighton, UT 84121
Dog Lake
Moderate, 5.7mi
Swimming access for dogs is allowed at Dog Lake. Expect heavy traffic on summer weekends and to share the trail with mountain bikes on even days. Trailhead access is only available in summer months (July - October). Lower Big Water Trailhead, Mill Creek Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Gloria Falls
Moderate, 2.3mi
Gloria Falls in Little Cottonwood Canyon is a popular, family-friendly 2.3-mile roundtrip hike (moderate, 500-600 ft elevation gain) featuring a stunning 50-foot, tiered waterfall. Located near Sandy, UT, it takes about 2-3 hours to complete, with a well-shaded, sometimes rocky and muddy trail, often requiring minor trail-finding, typically starting behind the White Pine/Red Pine Trailhead. 8538-9084 Little Cottonwood Rd, Sandy, UT 84092
Farmington Creek Waterfall
Moderate, 4.4mi
This is an amazing trail with dense forest and a beautiful waterfall. It also takes you to a few lookout points with stunning views. The majority of the trail is shaded, with some sections that are muddy and slippery. The trail follows Farmington Creek, and some creek crossings are required. To get to the base of the falls, you can opt to do the switchbacks or use the rope. The gate to the trailhead sometimes closes during the winter months, adding less than a mile to the hike. Farmington Canyon Rd, Farmington, UT 84025
