Easy hikes in the area we recommend are Gloria Falls and Lisa Falls in Little Cottonwood Canyon, as well as Silver Lake in Big Cottonwood Canyon near the Brighton ski resort. AllTrails is a great app to navigate these hikes, or find other hikes near SLC.
Scenic mountain drives nearby include the following: -Guardsman’s Pass (connects Brighton and Park City via a high alpine road) -Highway 92 -Mirror Lake Highway (this one is a bit further away, but worth it if you have time on your hands - stop at some of the many lakes along the way)