Travel Guide Mountain hikes in the United States of America Mountain hikes in Utah

Mountain hikes in Utah

United States of America

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For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Utah. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful mountain hikes.

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The 10 Most Beautiful mountain hikes in Utah

Mountain Hike · United States of America

Angels Landing Trail (Zion NP)

Premium content Difficulty moderate

7.1 km

5:00 h

679 m

Strenuous and partly demanding climb up to a wonderfol lookout above Zion National Park

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Mountain Hike · Salt Lake County

Mount Aire Trail

recommended route Difficulty difficult

6.2 km

2:40 h

598 m

A steep but rewarding out-and-back peak hike with incredible vistas.

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Mountain Hike · Salt Lake County

Lake Mary and Twin Lakes Reservoir Loop

recommended route Difficulty easy

7.7 km

3:24 h

390 m

A medium-length family friendly hike with beautiful lake view.

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Mountain Hike · Salt Lake County

Grandeur Peak from the East Trail via Church Fork

recommended route Difficulty moderate

11.1 km

3:20 h

803 m

A beautiful out-and-back hike through varied mountain terrain to the top of one of the many peaks looking down on the Salt Lake valley.

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Mountain Hike · Salt Lake County

Mount Wire Trail

recommended route Difficulty moderate

8.5 km

3:00 h

654 m

An incredible, moderately steep hike to the top of a beautiful peak overlooking the Salt Lake valley.

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Mountain Hike · Salt Lake County

Dog Lake via Big Water Trail

recommended route Difficulty moderate

11.5 km

3:05 h

402 m

This moderate out-and-back hike is popular, and for good reason. Takes you up a well-shaded trail to a beautiful small lake from the Millcreek Canyon side of the mountain.

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Mountain Hike · Salt Lake County

Jack's Peak

recommended route Difficulty moderate

4.3 km

1:40 h

327 m

A short loop trail hike that, while not terribly difficult, has trail sections that will get your heart pumping and your legs burning.

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Mountain Hike · United States of America

Heughs Canyon Trail

recommended route Difficulty moderate

5.2 km

1:48 h

751 m

746 m

An intermediate out-and-back hike that follows a small canyon stream up to a waterfall. A fairly steep hike offering beautiful views and a quick way to be up and out of the city.

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