Donut Falls is a very special place to me, and it's accessibility makes it a great family-friendly…read morehike. You can choose to scale the slick rocks to the top of the waterfall if you're feeling bold, just be super cautious and be sure you're experienced and wearing proper gear. Even if you choose not to, you'll still be rewarded with incredible views!

First time in Utah, and this was our very first stop. It's a bit of a drive followed by a 1.5-mile…read morehike, but it's well worth it. The road to the trailhead is bumpy, so take it slow. The parking lot is small, though there's some overflow parking along the road. Bathroom facilities are available, so be sure to use them if needed. About halfway to the falls, you'll pick up a small stream, which makes the hike even nicer. Most of the trail is shaded by trees, which helped keep us cool. Once you reach the falls, it can get a bit congested with people. The views from the bottom are beautiful, but the real spectacle is the "donut" itself -- I've seen the photos, and it looks incredible. There are signs asking people not to climb up, but the allure of the falls seemed too strong for some, and a few went to the top anyway. One thing to be aware of: there were a couple of areas with ground bees swarming, so stay alert and watch your step. A beautiful spot -- absolutely worth the time and effort.

This hike is special!…read more Don't let the packed parking lot make you not go do this one! It's not that bad/busy, even if the parking makes you feel like it is. I hike a lot and do a lot of the bigger peaks. This one is great because it's still challenging, but doable for many fitness levels. Today we met a family from New Zealand that couldn't believe the beauty! We are pretty lucky to be so close to this experience! The views are beautiful the entire time! From the start with the river running next to you to the top with the lake and mountain views to the view of salt lake and the great salt lake. I love this hike and make sure I do it at least once a year!

First off - I wish more people would review trails.... They are great adventurous outdoor things…read moreto do. Now for the trail, having hike this in the beginning of May, this came across as a very three season trail. The elevation gain was close to 2800 and the trail started at the base like a summer trail with streams and green plants, it wound up along the stream and then started climbing until we got about a half mile from the top in which it was snow. There was a snow covered lake at the very top that was stunning. Round-trip is about 6.8 miles if you wander around the lake a little..

This is an easy hike for little ones to climb up the canyon if they want to see an actual…read morewaterfall. As far as the waterfall goes, it's on the small side, but it is a nice little hike at Corner Canyon in Draper. The trail does have some sunny areas, but mostly it's covered buy foliage and it's quite shady on the higher end of the trail.

This hike to the lake was absolutely incredible! Even though I was out of shape, I still made it to…read morethe top, it was sort of difficult. The trail is steep and challenging, but the views at the lake were worth it. Definitely be prepared: bring plenty of snacks and enough water, preferably with electrolytes because you'll need it. Next time, I'm planning to camp overnight so I can rest to make an easier trip back down. Highly recommend this hike if you're up for a challenge!

Great trail from Spring through Fall in Little Cottonwood - especially in the Summer when you are…read moredying of the valley heat, it's usually at least 10 degrees cooler and there is ample shade. It is roughly 7 miles and 2,100-ft of elevation gain (200-ish flights of stairs going up) so not the best choice for novice hikers. The Forest Service did an awesome job and regraded portions of the trail in Fall 2019 to create more gentle dirt switchbacks instead of hiking up the rockier and steeper incline - my knees thank you! This is also the trail if you want to summit Pfeifferhorn and are really looking to level up! In the Summer be aware of limited parking and they also drain the lake usually late Summer so best to go earlier. Happy hiking!

I had to pick my jaw up off the ground so many times! Silver Lake was absolutely beautiful. The…read morewater was crystal clear and the mountains in the background were breathtaking. I loved the boardwalk around the lake. I was hoping to see a moose but didn't. A little girl walked by and said "mommy, isn't this where the moose was last week?" Non the less, I would do it over and over. I loved Silver Lake and I loved Utah! @outdoorswithmandy

Nice. It's a hiking trail. And it's got dirt, trees, and some grass. Sometimes the sun is there,…read moresometimes it's not. Catch a vibe.

Trail is graveled and well maintained. Took the route up to pipeline overlook. First mile up was…read morethe steepest. Last mile up evens out a bit. View was fantastic. There's a mix of hikers, runners, dogs on/off leash, and bikers.

Am I really the first person to review this trail? Because I see people here all of the time. It's…read moreprobably one of the more well-used trails in Millcreek Canyon, and for good reason: it provides a nice little workout, some easy level terrain cruising, and a nice payoff view at the end. Do take the time to familiarize yourself with Millcreek Canyon, the rules, the trails, the trailheads, the fees, and more. It's super close to SLC and it's well used, and it's got a few things you need to know. As a basic primer, though, know that dogs are allowed up here off leash on odd numbered days, you have to pay a nominal fee to use the canyon, and the trail system winds around and connects up with other trails, other canyons, and can go by different names. Just have a map handy and you'll be just fine. Rattlesnake Gulch itself is just that: a gulch on the north side of the road that carves up the middle of Millcreek Canyon, and it's the southern exposure. It's one of the first areas that is freed up from snow in the winter as it's low enough in elevation to not get too terribly snowpacked. The trailhead sits on the north side of the road, at roughly 3/4 of a mile after you pass the fee station. Strictly speaking, the Rattlesnake Gulch portion of this hike is only about .7 miles long. It runs straight up the belly of the gulch through somewhat steep terrain, with good maple and oak cover, until finally meeting up with the Pipeline Trail (listed separately here on Yelp). Most people who do this hike, though, don't just end at the Pipeline Trail, they head west on the Pipeline Trail and take it to the bend that overlooks the Salt Lake Valley. This portion is nearly flat, but totally exposed to sun. You can technically continue down the trail from there further, but most folks stop. The views are incredible, but for my money, the best views are near dusk when the last sun hits the canyon walls just across from you. To do that entire portion--from the trailhead, up Rattlesnake Gulch, and to the overlook on the Pipeline Trail, is about 1.8 miles each way. That makes it a lovely after-work 3.6 mile adventure that shouldn't take much longer than 1.5-2 hrs depending on how long you sit there and gaze. I did just that the last time I was here. I came up the Gulch, hit the Pipeline, and then just gazed at the overlook. It's amazing the insights you can get when you just listen. I just sat there and let the wind hit me, watched the sun eek out its last few rays of the day, and I looked at the city below. I thought about a lot of things, about trails, about the paths we take, and about trees. I thought about Rattlsenake Gulch, and how it sounds scary, and it's a lot of work to climb up, but I thought about the payoff. I thought about how we go through long, hard times that hurt, but that when we do hard things that scare us, if we just picture the destination we can take the courage we need to get from point A to point B. We can get from where we are to where we want to be. And when we do get to where we want to be, it's really worth it. Join me at the overlook, ya?

This review is for Cecret Lake from Albion Base which was a ~4.5 miles round trip that took ~2.5…read morehours to complete. Trail starts from a ski resort which means it would be difficult or inaccessible during the winter! Extremely diverse terrain; stunning views from beginning to end. The last stretch up to the lake was steep and rocky! AllTrails map recommended. Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/zkHFyRgwxMQ

We have hiked Cecret Lake many times and enjoyed this spectacular hike at Alta Ski Area. It's…read moreespecially outstanding in the summer when the wildflowers are peaking in colorful arrays. Our boys love climbing the many large rocks on the way to Cecret Lake, and we also enjoy traversing around the lake. If you're more adventurous, you can hike up to Sugarloaf Lift and check out the ski runs.

I've hiked Lambs Canyon twice, once in the middle of summer, and most recently as autumn has…read morestarted. It is just under four miles round trip, with a fairly gradual incline, although there are bits that can be a little steep. The trailhead starts with a bridge over water, but then quickly veers away from the stream, although you'll still catch faint babbling sometimes. The trail is fairly shaded, but also has plenty of open areas. It's much less rocky than other hikes, though this means more mud when it's rainy. Otherwise it's a great option for trail runs. A few of the plants you'll encounter are aspen, pine, wild elderberries, currants, and strawberries. The wildflowers are supposed to be stunning when in bloom. I saw chipmunks, various birds, moose and elk tracks, and while I haven't discovered any myself, have heard tales of rattlesnakes in the summer. It's definitely less traveled, though you'll likely come across at least a few groups. The terminus of the hike brings you to a scrubby sort of field with views out over the valley, and honestly, it's a bit underwhelming compared to some of the grander views you can find on hikes in the area, but the way there is enjoyable, and you have the option of taking a different route back down to Millcreek Road (though it would require a shuttle back to your car at the end). Once you take the exit off of I-80 for Lamb's Canyon you'll drive about a mile to get to the trailhead. There are restrooms available, and parking for maybe 5 or 6 cars. Dogs are not allowed.

Beautiful for a wildflower hike or just to beat the SLC heat in the summer. It's so green and lush…read moreup here. Love it!

Everywhere I look these days, it seems that people are posting pictures of amazing fall colors. We…read moredo live in a beautiful state and it's appropriate for us to step outside, take a look around and appreciate when nature shows off. I joined a group of hikers and hit the trails this past week, in search of some great fall colors. Bell Canyon did not disappoint. There is plenty of parking at the trailhead, including clean bathrooms. The first part of the trail is pretty rocky and has a decent elevation gain-poles are helpful, but at the least, have good shoes with some traction. Once you get to the reservoir, it's pretty flat and there are lots of places you can get amazing pictures. Be sure to take some time down by the water-it's so calming and just beautiful. There were some detour signs on the trail, so we didn't get the full experience (not sure why it was closed, but we tried to follow signs until they suddenly stopped. So we turned around and came the way we went.) Overall, it's a beautiful hike and I'd love to come try it again when the trail is open.

We started at the entrance on Wasatch Blvd near the residential area; and then, ended up at the…read morewaterfall. It took us about 4 hours to hike approx. 6 miles with short breaks in between for water. It's a mixer of flat, incline, rocky, slippery (snow still out towards end of hike), upward steps, and mini bridges to cross over small water streams. There are surrounding plants and trees, but most are barely blooming. Didn't see any wildlife animals, but saw a few squirrels crossing our paths lol. The hike itself wasn't too hard. I'd rate it intermediate. It was only challenging because the paths towards the end were slippery due to snow still out and melting. It was fun with some close calls. Luckily I found a stick on the way to use. We passed by the lake at the beginning of the hike, which was nice. Once we reached the waterfall, we took a refreshing break; snacked a bit; embraced the beautiful nature; and then, headed back where we started. It was harder to hike down the slippery snow than it was to hike to the waterfall. I'd come back to hike this place during fall to see the vibrant color of the trees.