The singletrack trail renaissance in Utah continues as even more dirt miles have been added to the Wasatch. Oakley City, along with the South Summit Trails Foundation, have built a brand new Oakley Trail Park. About three miles of non-motorized trail have been cut for mountain biking and hiking. There’s everything from beginner to expert…
Category: Hiking
Leave No Trace guidelines explained
You may have noticed that there are a lot of people enjoying the wild spaces in Utah. A heck of a lot more than just a few years ago. Trails are more crowded, parking areas overflow onto the road, and garbage is stacked up in campsites. It seems that many of the folks recreating outside…
Video: Hiking Kings Peak with prosthetic legs
Have you ever hiked King’s Peak before? Now imagine hiking all 30 miles and 4-thousand feet of elevation gain to Utah’s highest point on prosthetic legs. It’s a damn impressive feat and Sid Smith accomplished it. The trip is documented in a new film titled, “3 Sons & a King.” When Sid was a child,…
Explore Amethyst Basin in the High Uintas Wilderness
High peaks, lush basins, oodles of wildlife and breathtaking views are just a few of the joys awaiting hikers in the High Uintas Wilderness of Utah. It’s hard to pick a bad spot, in fact, it’s more of a game of which basin is the most beautiful. I’m not going to take a stab at…
Hiking the Uinta Mountains: What You Need to Know
With thousands of lakes, hundreds of miles of streams, the highest peaks and some of the prettiest scenery in Utah, it’s no wonder that the Uinta Mountains are a summertime favorite. If you are new to the Beehive State, or are just beginning your Uinta adventures, here are some facts and tips that will help…
Enjoy Hickman Natural Bridge in Capitol Reef National Park
There are a multitude of adventures awaiting visitors to Capitol Reef National Park in south-central Utah. Everything from slot canyons to day-long river hikes can be enjoyed. If you’re short on time, or are simply looking for a trail that’s a bit less strenuous than others, the Hickman Natural Bridge hike could be the one…
Kid friendly hikes at Kodachrome Basin State Park
National Parks dominate southern Utah’s tourist attractions. But Kodachrome Basin State Park is an often overlooked hideout with scenery that’s just as spectacular. This small park features red and/or white rock spires called pipes. There are several hiking trails that wind among this painted landscape and a few are short and easy enough for kids….
Climb Notch Peak in Utah’s West Desert
If you look west from the small town of Delta, UT, the impressive summit of Notch Peak is nearly impossible to miss. At 9,654’, Notch isn’t the tallest mountain in Utah, or even in the House Range, but this limestone monster does have some exceptional features awaiting those who come to explore it. Rising 4,450’…
Share your comments about Salt Lake City Open Space Plan
The Salt Lake City foothills are going to get new multi-use trails, and now is the time to look at their maps and comment on the Salt Lake City Open Space Plan. The city is currently seeking public input on these exciting trail development projects. New Salt Lake City Trails The current map from Alta…
Salt Lake City to build new foothill trail system
Mountain bikers and hikers rejoice! Salt Lake City is in the planning process to build a new, non-motorized trail system in the foothills above downtown. Called the Foothill Trail System Plan, the idea is to create what the city calls a “world-class recreational mountain trail system at the edge of Salt Lake City.” The new…