Salt Lake City, Utah
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Salt Lake City
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Kamas, Utah
Hike Riley's Canyon
5 mi / 200 ft gainAproximately two miles Southeast of Woodland, UT on Highway 35 you will come to a small turnout on the North side of the road. It is sufficient in size for a handful of vehicles to park, so that passengers can make their way into Riley's Canyon. From the turn off, look to the North and you will s...Read more -
Provo, Utah
Hike to the Summit of Buckley Mountain
4.018 mi / 5000 ft gainThere are a few ways to get to the top of Buckley, but the funnest (and most strenuous) way to get up to Buckley is taking the trail up Slate Canyon. Slate Canyon has a parking lot and bathroom located at the base of the trail, and the trailhead is about ten minutes from the Provo Center Street e...Read more -
Eden, Utah
Paper Airplane Trail
4.00.73 mi / 272 ft gainThe Paper Airplane Trail in Eden, Utah is a moderately challenging hiking trail that spans approximately 0.73 miles. The trail is known for its unique rock formations and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. The trail begins at the North Ogden Divide Trailhead and ascends steadily, offer...Read more -
Springville, Utah
Maple Mountain (aka Spanish Fork Peak)
10.56 mi / 4524 ft gainThe trail starts out very easy, but keep an eye out for the fork in the trail at the creek. It's easy to miss. It's right at the metal bench that will be on the left. Cross the creek and continue another quarter mile or so when you'll notice another branch to your left. Keep going straight here a...Read more