| Do you love to hike? Next time you visit Utah, pack | | | | to summit, which surprises many, at approximately |
| your hiking boots because we have some of the best | | | | 12,000 ft. But the trail head sits at about 11,000 feet, so |
| hikes in the country. Yes we have 5 National Parks | | | | over the two mile hike (4-miles round trip) you don't |
| filled with amazing hikes, but there are even more | | | | gain a lot of elevation. Views from Bald Mountain Pass |
| amazing trails tucked around the state that you may | | | | though, are very impressive, and as you climb to the |
| need to look a bit more carefully to find. Here are just | | | | summit the views get even more magnificent. You |
| a handful of hikes for you to consider, five great Utah | | | | have a clear view of Mirror Lake, and several other |
| hikes! | | | | small lakes in the the Uintas. Note that the hike is |
| 1 - Stewart Falls | | | | above the tree line and so there is no shade. So plan |
| Stewart Falls is a popular hike for both Heber & | | | | this hike in cooler weather and protect you skin year |
| Utah Valley residents because it is so easily | | | | round, the impact from altitude can surprise you. |
| accessible, short (approx 3.5 miles round trip), family | | | | 4 - Ben Lomond Peak |
| friendly and one of the most scenic, and photogenic, | | | | Ben Lomond is the highest peak overlooking the |
| waterfalls in northern Utah. Its falls cascade over 200 | | | | Ogden area at almost 10,000 feet, and is strenuous. |
| feet in two tiers. It is an easy-moderate hike through | | | | From the summit, you have great views of the |
| forest on the east side of Mt Timpanogos. While it is a | | | | Wasatch Range, Salt Lake City, and it is always |
| great family hike, please note that the descent from | | | | beautiful to look over the Great Salt Lake. Locals |
| the ridge down to the base of the falls is quite steep | | | | suggest this Peak was the inspiration for the logo for |
| and little ones should be kept close. Spring is a great | | | | Paramount pictures. Paramount founder William |
| time to view the wildflowers, summer is pleasant | | | | Wadsworth Hodkinson sketched the logo based on his |
| because of the water and shade, and fall is even | | | | memories of his youth in Ogden, so it always makes it |
| better because of the brilliantly colored foliage. One of | | | | a fun hike a "famous" mountain. Also, look out for |
| our favorite family hikes! | | | | equestrians & bikers on this trail. |
| 2 - Y Mountain | | | | 5 - Lone Peak via Jacobs Ladder in Draper |
| Brigham Young University (commonly called the "Y") | | | | This hike is not for a novice, but is worth the trip if you |
| sits against the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Years ago | | | | are an experienced hiker. It's long and steep, but truly |
| the University got permission and put a cement Y on | | | | magnificent. It provides clear views of every peak in |
| the side of the mountain. It is high enough to see from | | | | the Wasatch mountain range, at approximately 11,300 |
| all over Utah Valley and has simply become a tradition | | | | feet. Depending on your experience level and weather |
| for BYU students and the community to climb. The | | | | conditions, plan on anywhere from eight to 12 hours to |
| view of Provo and Utah Lake are beautiful and make | | | | complete the hike. (There is a 5,000+ foot elevations |
| this a popular "date hike" both for families and students. | | | | gain!) |
| The trail is quite rocky and extremely steep, so wear | | | | Of course use caution on any hike, dress appropriately, |
| comfortable shoes, stay on the trail and plan to take it | | | | and always carry plenty of water along. Before you |
| slow. There is very little shade on this hike, so plan on | | | | hike always let someone know where you are going |
| taking on Y mountain in slightly cooler weather. | | | | and when you plan to return. As you practice safe |
| 3 - Bald Mountain | | | | hiking you'll be able to enjoy some of Utah's and the |
| Bald Mountain is one of the easiest mountains in Utah | | | | world's greatest locations. |