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Let's Hike Together, UTAH!
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Grew up in Salt Lake City and love to hike. Happy to share my favorite hikes around the SLC area and some gear recs!
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Beginner Friendly Hikes
 
Intermediate Hikes
 
Tough Hikes
 
My Favorite Hiking Products

Beginner Friendly Hikes

These hikes are shorter distance and not killer elevation. Good 1-3 hour hikes. 

 
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Classic hike to see a great waterfall, you do have to climb to see it at the top
Donut Falls Trail
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Easy hike to see a good view of the canyon, about 2 miles
Granite Flume Trail
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Guess it's not a secret anymore
Cecret Lake Trail
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Nice family friendly hike to a waterfall! Under a mile long.
Rocky Mouth Falls Trail
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Easier hike/walk to see an overview of the city
Ensign Peak
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One of my favorite summer hikes, great to climb in this canyon too
Ferguson Canyon Trail to Upper Meadow
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I thought this one was fairly easy based on terrain- really pretty waterfall at the end
Stewart Cascade Trail
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Great hike in Draper that is good for kids
Ghost Falls Trail Via Peak View Trailhead
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Good one near Draper to do with dogs too!
Bear Canyon Bridge via Bonneville Shoreline Trail
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Intermediate Hikes

These hikes can be challenging, but still doable. Good for 2-5 hrs 

 
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Not a bad hike elevation wise, but get views like Mt Timpanogos
Primrose Overlook via Horse Flat Trail
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It gets steep, but a reasonable distance with a cool waterfall
Heughs Canyon Trail
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Harder side of intermediate, but cool view of the valley and fire tower to climb!
Big Beacon Mount Wire Trail
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Cool viewpoint of the city, steeper climb up but get to rest in the rock living room!
Living Room Lookout Trail, Utah
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Rope swing into the water? Moose? Beautiful canyon views? Yes please
Bloods Lake Trail
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Really great hike to showcase UT beauty
Twin Lakes Trail, Utah
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fun to trail run down! Or up if you like pain
Pipeline Overlook via Rattlesnake Gulch
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Moderate due to distance of 6 miles but generally an easier hike! Beautiful in the canyon
Little Cottonwood Creek Trail
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Great hike up millcreek
Salt Lake Overlook via Desolation Trail
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Beautiful lake that is a must see
Silver Lake Trail
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Great hike up the canyon
Lake Catherine via Brighton Lakes Trail, Utah
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Great spot for a picnic and relax by the lake
Lake Mary Trail
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You don't have to do the whole trail, just going up and exploring is fun!
Neffs Canyon Trail
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Tough Hikes

These bad boys will suck the wind out of you, but totally worth it. Make sure you are ready to spend a day out on a hike!

 
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My all time favorite hike in Utah. So hard but worth it to see, especially during wild flower season! 14-16 miles
Mount Timpanogos via Timpooneke Trail
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AMAZING hike to lake blanche, lots of wild life and spots to have a good camp or picnic
Lake Blanche Trail, Utah
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Hands down my favorite trail to see wildflowers on
Prince of Wales Mine Trail
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TOUGH all day hike, but worth it for the views at the end
Mount Olympus Trail
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CRAZY views but also crazy elevation- super steep
Houndstooth
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Another great hike to do in the summer for the wildflowers
Brighton Lakes Loop
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Don't let the 3 mile distance fool you- this guy is STEEP but also beautiful
Jacks Mountain
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steep but rewarding hike
Mount Van Cott
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Beautiful hike in both summer and winter, it is steep
Lower Falls via Bells Canyon Trail
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Harder if you go the whole way, to gloria falls is moderate
Red Pine Lake and Gloria Falls
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sensing a theme? Hard but totally worth it
Pfeifferhorn via Red Pine Lake Trail
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My Favorite Hiking Products

 
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Osprey makes good hiking day packs, a more budget friendly option is the REI brand!
Hiking Packs
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LOVE these bottles for hiking/camping!
Nalgene
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Just good to have in your pack no matter what type of hiking you're doing!
First Aid Kit For Hikers
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Such good quality socks that are essential for a nice hike day
Darn Tough Hiking Socks
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Good to have for emergencies or even just longer trips
Water Filter Straw
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SUPER pricy but one of their gear options that is worth it. REI again has good brands for more affordable pricing.
Women's Pants | Waterproof & Hiking Pants
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Sunscreen is a MUST everyday regardless. This is my favorite brand!
Hawaiian Tropic US
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Teva, Chaco- it doesn't matter too much. Just get a good water sandal for those hikes you want to take a quick dip on!
Teva Sandal
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Good for quick dips or washing off dirty legs/feet before hopping back in the car!
Quick Dry Towels
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Good to have for winter hikes or icy days
Hiking Crampons
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Great to have if you are going hiking frequently- can download maps and features are easier to access
Alltrails Peak Subscription
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Good for multiple purposes, especially on the longer hikes if you catch my drift
Body Wipes
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