Hiking in Salt Lake City: 10 Best Trails & Local Guide Salt Lake City is one of the best cities in America for hiking. With the Wasatch Mountains rising dramatically to the east and the Oquirrh M…
Hiking in Salt Lake City: 10 Best Trails & Local Guide
Salt Lake City is one of the best cities in America for hiking. With the Wasatch Mountains rising dramatically to the east and the Oquirrh Mountains to the west, SLC sits inside a natural amphitheater of trails. You can be sitting at a desk at 4:00 PM and standing on a 9,000-foot summit by 6:30 PM. Whether you are lacing up for the first time or chasing your next peak, Salt Lake City delivers world-class hiking just minutes from downtown.
This guide covers the 10 best trails in the valley, broken down by difficulty, plus everything you need to know before you go — canyon rules, seasonal tips, gear, and safety.
Why Salt Lake City Is a Hiker’s Paradise
Few cities offer what Salt Lake City does: over 200 miles of trails accessible within 30 minutes of downtown. The elevation diversity is unmatched. The Wasatch Front gives hikers four distinct seasons, each with its own character — wildflowers in spring, alpine lakes in summer, golden aspens in fall, and frozen waterfalls in winter…