Best Hikes Near Salt Lake City (Best Hikes Near Series)

Here are forty-two of the best hikes, nearly all of them within an hour’s drive of Salt Lake City, Utah—from Deseret Peak to Waterfall Canyon. The hikes offer unbeatable views, waterfalls, mountain lakes, and fields of wildflowers. Whether you’re in the mood for an easy nature walk or a day-long hike, this guide offers plenty to choose from: Deseret Peak – Highest peak in the Stansbury Range Frary Peak – Highest peak on Antelope Island Brighton Lakes Tour – World-class wildflower displays Ferguson Canyon – The lesser known canyon Mount Timpanogos – The beloved trail of the Wasatch Diamond Fork Hot Springs – Natural hot springs Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, full-color trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits. Inside you’ll also find a Trail Finder that categorizes each hike (e.g., for attractions such as best hikes for peak baggers, best view hikes, best easy access hikes, best hikes for dogs, best hikes for children, and best hikes for waterfalls); Green Tips; and information about local lore, points of interest, and the area’s array of wildlife. Title Page Help Us Guide Copyright Contents Overview Map Acknowledgments Introduction How to Use This Guide Trail Finder Map Legend North of Salt Lake City Weber County 1 Waterfall Canyon 2 South Skyline Trail: North Ogden Divide to Skyline Ridge 3 Indian Trail to Nevada Viewpoint 4 Malan's Peak and Basin 5 Ogden Overlook Davis County 6 Antelope Island: Frary Peak 7 Adams Canyon 8 Holbrook Canyon 9 Mueller Park to Elephant Rock 10 Farmington Creek Trail 11.1 (Sunset Trail) Urban Walks 11 Kays Creek Parkway 12 Farmington Bay Waterfowl Walk Salt Lake City. 13 The Living Room14 Ensign Peak East of Salt Lake City Mill Creek Canyon 15 Pipeline Trail 16 Wasatch Crest Trail 17 Dog Lake from Mill Creek 18 Little Water-Great Western Trail Loop 19 Grandeur Peak 20 Desolation Trail to Salt Lake Overlook Big Cottonwood Canyon 21 Brighton Lakes Tour 22 Lake Blanche 23 Willow Heights Trail 24 Butler Fork to Mount Raymond 25 Donut Falls 26 Silver Lake, Lake Solitude, and Twin Lakes Little Cottonwood Canyon 27 White Pine Lake 28 Red Pine Lake 29 Maybird Lakes 30 Cecret Lake from Albion Basin Ferguson Canyon. 31 Ferguson Canyon to Big Cottonwood Canyon OverlookEast Canyon 32 Mormon Pioneer Trail Parley's Canyon 33 Lambs Canyon to Mill Creek Ridge South of Salt Lake City Corner Canyon 34 Ghost Falls 35 Canyon Hollow/Ghost Falls Trail 36 Clark's Trail/Canyon Hollow Trail Loop 37 Bell Canyon to Lower and Upper Waterfalls Utah County 38 Mount Timpanogos from Aspen Grove 39 Stewart's Cascades (Stewart Falls) 40 Squaw Peak Spanish Fork Canyon 41 Diamond Fork Hot: Fifth Water Trail West of Salt Lake City 42 Deseret Peak Appendix: Resources About the Author. Here are forty-two of the best hikes, nearly all of them within an hour's drive of Salt Lake City, Utah—from Deseret Peak to Waterfall Canyon. The hikes offer unbeatable views, waterfalls, mountain lakes, and fields of wildflowers. Whether you're in the mood for an easy nature walk or a day-long hike, this guide offers plenty to choose from: Deseret Peak – Highest peak in the Stansbury Range Frary Peak – Highest peak on Antelope Island Brighton Lakes Tour – World-class wildflower displays Ferguson Canyon – The lesser known canyon Mount Timpanogos – The beloved trail of the Wasatch Diamond Fork Hot Springs – Natural hot springs Each hike features full-color photos; a brief route description; thorough directions to the trailhead (GPS coordinates included); a detailed, full-color trail map; and at-a-glance information on distance and difficulty level, hiking time, canine compatibility, and fees and permits.... FalconGuides,best hikes near series,hiking,hikes,hiking trails,backpacking,day hikes,overnight hikes,wilderness,national forest,wildlife,nature "Featuring 40 of the best hikes in the greater Salt Lake City area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive of the city"--;Title Page; Help Us Guide; Copyright; Contents; Overview Map; Acknowledgments; Introduction; How to Use This Guide; Trail Finder; Map Legend; North of Salt Lake City; Weber County; 1 Waterfall Canyon; 2 South Skyline Trail: North Ogden Divide to Skyline Ridge; 3 Indian Trail to Nevada Viewpoint; 4 Malan's Peak and Basin; 5 Ogden Overlook; Davis County; 6 Antelope Island: Frary Peak; 7 Adams Canyon; 8 Holbrook Canyon; 9 Mueller Park to Elephant Rock; 10 Farmington Creek Trail 11.1 (Sunset Trail); Urban Walks; 11 Kays Creek Parkway; 12 Farmington Bay Waterfowl Walk; Salt Lake City. "Featuring 40 of the best hikes in the greater Salt Lake City area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive of the city"-- Provided by publisher