Salt Lake County
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Oquirrh Lake Long Loop
South Jordan, Utah
3.24 mi
/ 194 ft gain
Oquirrh Lake Long Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Herriman, Utah.
Fish at the East Riverfront Fishing Ponds
South Jordan, Utah
5.0
0 mi
/ 0 ft gain
These are great little ponds located at 11267 S. River Front Pkwy in South Jordan. It is just off of a section of the Jordan River. Kidney Pond is the one located just by the parking. Midas is just above and you can see it from the parking. You can fish here for rainbow trout, channel catfish, bluegill, and the occasional largemouth bass. You need a current Utah fishing license to fish here. Th...
International Peace Gardens Loop
Salt Lake City, Utah
0.48 mi
/ 3 ft gain
International Peace Gardens Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Salt Lake City, Utah.
Mt. Olympus Trail
Holladay, Utah
4.7
6.46 mi
/ 4124 ft gain
The trail begins right on Wasatch Blvd. and after the first 0.5 miles you're into the Superior Wilderness. This is a very strenuous hike and you will be gaining elevation the whole way from the parking lot (4830 ft) to the summit (9026 ft).
About .2 mile from the summit you will reach a saddle. The ground is flat here, the view is great, and it's a good place to rest on the way up or eat lun...
Dimple Dell Trail West
Sandy, Utah
3.88 mi
/ 236 ft gain
Dimple Dell Trail West is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sandy, Utah.
Winter Hike to Mt. Olympus
Holladay, Utah
5.0
7 mi
/ 4200 ft gain
Approach: You can access the well traveled Mount Olympus Trail the same as you would any other season. Park in the trailhead lot or along Wasatch Blvd. The trail starts on the south side of the parking lot.Route Description: Even in the winter the Mount Olympus trail should be pretty straightforward to follow. The trail maintains a packed snow/ice surface even at lower elevations through most o...
Olympus Hills Park
Salt Lake City, Utah
0.77 mi
/ 141 ft gain
Olympus Hills Park is a loop trail located near Salt Lake City, Utah.
Bonneville Shoreline Trail via Heughs Canyon Trail
Holladay, Utah
4.99 mi
/ 1112 ft gain
Bonneville Shoreline Trail via Heughs Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Salt Lake City, Utah.
Hike Heughs Canyon (Olympus Waterfall)
Holladay, Utah
4.5
2 mi
/ 1000 ft gain
Heughs Canyon starts right on the edge of Salt Lake City, but within minutes, you’re in a shady forest next to a gurgling stream. This is the prefect after-work hike that can be enjoyed year-round. Two miles round-trip and just over 1,000 feet, the path takes you to a beautiful waterfall that flows throughout the year.
The trail is dog-friendly and a bit of a local “secret” so you won’t be inu...
Places to stay
Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Dogwood Day Use
Overview
Dogwood Day Use Picnic Area is just 2 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon, conveniently close to Salt Lake City. Big Cottonwood Creek...
Salt Lake City, Utah
Storm Mountain
Overview
Storm Mountain Day Use Area is just 3 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon, conveniently close to Salt Lake City. Big Cottonwood Creek...
Sandy, Utah
Tanners Flat
Overview
Tanners Flat Campground is located in scenic Little Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 7,200 feet, just 6 miles from Sandy, Ut...
Salt Lake City, Utah
Jordan Pines
Overview
Jordan Pines Campground is located in scenic Big Cottonwood Canyon at an elevation of 7500 feet. Salt Lake City is conveniently ...
Sandy, Utah
The Cliff Lodge
Within walking distance to Snowbird’s pedestrian village, The Cliff Lodge offers comfortable lodging for the whole family or group. An on...
From $300 / night
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