Salt Lake County, Utah
1,603 hiking trails · 39parks & campgrounds · 15 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Salt Lake County, Utah
Salt Lake County is home to 1,603 mapped hiking trails and 39 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 15 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Salt Lake County
Up to 239 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Salt Lake County
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Sample Parks in Salt Lake County
Sample Trails in Salt Lake County
Hiking guides for Utah
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Salt Lake County.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Utah, Ranked
Utah's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Tobias MrzykUtah's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Utah trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Utah
Ten gentle, well-marked Utah trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Utah
Utah's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Utah
Federal parks and recreation areas in Utah ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in Utah: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Utah's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.