Beautiful area. $15 seems too high for a single picnic table and the "hosts" are kinda rude. No…read moreother patrons were there. Very quiet. Cash only.

Fun for all ages! And for different types of outdoor fun…read more In Bountiful, UT- if you drive up 1800 South, to the foothills, you'll reach the entrance of Mueller Park, and Mueller Park trail. There's plenty of street parking available for people wanting to simply hike on the trail. If you venture in to the national park area, where there are picnic sites; the cost is $8. There is a small river (usually low enough that I feel comfortable letting my kids wade in it) at the trailhead. The Mueller Park Trail is open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. The trail is well-groomed. And it's not too difficult. I mean, my two-year-old doesn't have much of a problem navigating it... It's the ideal place for my young family to go & be in the great outdoors. The trail is wide enough, that it doesn't inconvenience anyone when a mountain biker needs to pass a hiker. The scenery is breathtaking. I believe it's 13 miles to the top of the trail. Maybe someday we'll get there? These days, the most my kid's little legs can take is 2 miles. For now, though, the Mueller Park trail is the perfect afternoon excursion.

This is a nice short hike close to the city…read more Moderately traveled with lots of dogs off leash, and runners. On the North side of the trail it was nice, and shady going up, a bit more rocky than the South side such was a bit slippery because of the dry dirt. The fee booth was closed today so no one had to pay a fee. Usually it is $5.00. Nice trail to get your heart rate up on a trail close to home.

Really nice loop for a casual stroll. Very shaded and good for a hot day. Streams running through…read moremake it extra peaceful.

This is a nice and easy walk for the whole family. The ground is mostly level and the trail is…read moreshaded by beautiful trees. There are a few bridges to cross over, but you can take an alternative route if needed. I cannot wait for the stream to fill up with water again. So pretty!

This trail on the southeast side of town is beautiful, well shaded, and right along a stream. The…read moretrailhead is in a neighborhood. There are some parking spaces flanking the trail, and overflow parking down the street. Other parking along the street is permit only, with warning signs that threaten fines and towing without notice. A paved ramp and amphitheatre sit trail adjacent. The beginning of the trail looks tame and fairly pleasant (except for all the dog poo bags littered about; carry the poo out, people). But don't be fooled! It quickly turns rocky and the are some steep areas. After rain, the sandy spots can be a bit slick. The bubbling water and shade are quite pleasant on a hot day. But it can be a bit buggy. I was bitten by what looked to be some black flies and mosquitoes. The trail isn't well marked and there are a few offshoots that lead in different directions. Some parts seem narrow and overgrown. For the most part, follow the water to stay on the trail. I didn't see many people. Most people appeared towards the beginning of the trail; most with dogs off leash. A nice trail for respite from the sun, but is not really a beginner's trail. Footwear with good grip and ankle support recommended.

Oh man if you are looking for a challenging hike this one is for you…read more I had no idea this trail even existed so close to the city until, I ran across a review from an old friend of mine on google maps. Cool that there is a hike that's close to the city and is dog friendly. I used google maps to get me to this hike. It's in a neighborhood, and has very limited parking. There isn't parking on the street in front of the houses, unless you have a permit, your car will be towed. (there is overflow parking about a block or so down the street) Now back to the trail review... At first the trail is pretty easy, and I had my dog on a leash obeying the signs. Pretty quickly the trail starts to get a bit rocky, and you run into some make shift stairs going down closer to the river, which you can hear right away. Then the elevation gain starts, and doesn't end until you come down from your hike. The trail is beautiful, and has a good amount of shade and water. The trail is not well defined as far as signage goes. At one point I came to a stand still because I didn't know where to go. The trail I was on came right up to the river, and I couldn't see a trail beyond if you crossed it, and there definitely wasn't a defined trail to my right. I thought what do I do now cross the river? Thankfully a family with small children came around the rocky bend and I asked them which way to go. They said they always take the rocky way through the river. It's a good thing I had my hiking boots on. Most of this hike is ROCKY, climbing over boulders and very large rocks on very sandy soil. It didn't help that it rained this morning. I was slipping and sliding. At this point I took my dog off her leash. It's not in your best interest or the dogs to be dragged on this rocky trail ,with a leash around it's neck, getting pulled here and there. There was one point on the trail that was almost a 99% vertical climb that I sat down with tears in my eyes. I was scared. I kept thinking I have to come down this when I turn around. I should just turn around now, but I wanted to finish to the end to feel a sense of accomplishment. There are no switchbacks on this trail that would have helped with this section, so I made my own, and got past this section. I was holding on to what I could and said "I don't care if there are any snakes I have to get out of here". (as luck would have it there wasn't any, I think I would have passed out if there was coming face to face with a rattler) Each part of the trail became more beautiful, and more changeling. I ran across a section where you could tell a rock slide happened, and you just kept climbing over the boulders. "I can make it, I know I can." There were two sections that you have to walk through the river to continue on the trail. I don't know how the river is at any other time of the year, but it wasn't rushing so fast that you couldn't pass it if you want to go to the end. You have to pass it. I logged on the the all trails app to make sure I was on the trail. It said I was and I only had a little ways left to go to the end. Rain clouds were forming and I thought I better turn back because the trail was slippery enough I didn't need to be caught on the trail when it was a down pour. Plus my little doggy was doing this trail as well, I had to think of her too. There was hardly any people on this trail today, but when I did run across any, they had younger kids with them. Mind you All Trails has this trail rated as Hard. The rain clouds started to form so I turned around. I have to say it was easier to come down than it was to go up. When I came down I ran into a couple of people learning how to mountain climb. I guess this is a popular spot to do that. I would like to go back, and climb all the way to the top. Next time I'll know what to expect, but seriously doubt I'll make it.

I had some time to kill and wandered the area with my dog in tow. I found the area to be…read moresurprisingly well maintained and enjoyed the little pocket of "nature" and stream within the city. There was no camping or strewn trash visible during my visit. Was a nice scenic route to Sugarhouse Park from the shopping center.

This is a beautiful public lands small park owned by SLC. Parleys Creek runs through it and it…read moreconnects to Sugarhouse Park through an under the road (1300) tunnel. Failed policies, misguided bleeding hearts and restrictions or handcuffs placed on the Police and other agencies have led to it being overrun with homeless, strewn with trash and a public safety risk. One camp of multiple persons was physically right on top of Parleys Creek into which they were throwing trash, defecating, cooking and washing. Parleys Creek is supposed to be a PROTECTED WATERSHED in drought prone UTAH. Helping the homeless and being kind is very noble and charitable. It should not put the taxpaying public at risk. It should not prevent us from using our public spaces, it shouldn't put our children & seniors at risk and it shouldn't pollute & damage sacred public parks and spaces. Let the Police and govt agencies remove dangerous, violent (multiple offense) vagrants from our streets. Don't let camps start in off-limits locations. We can provide temporary housing without renting out hotels.

I love this trail. It runs near our home and allows us a quick way to get out of the house and…read moreenjoy some fresh air. The trail is frequently busy with joggers, bikers, dog walkers, and families. A couple issues: 1) the trail lacks lights so is not very safe after the sun sets unless you have headlamps or flashlights. 2) many dog owners don't clean up after their dogs. Not the trails fault but there are stretches of trail with a lot of dog waste along the sides. Got to watch where you step thanks to inconsiderate patrons of Denver & Rio Grande Western Rail Trail.

My partner and I are taking our dogs to every dog park in the valley this summer and I would LOVE…read moreto hear their little K9 perspectives on their favorites. Since they can't talk (at least in a language I understand) I interpret the way they sleep in the car on the way home as the gauge to how much fun they had. And they slept HARD on the drive after this visit. This is by far my favorite so far-it feels more like a hike in the mountains than a dog park. Sure, there are fences to keep everyone in the right places, but it's so large and densely populated with trees that it feels like you're just casually out in nature exploring. There are pools of water, streams, meandering paths among the trees and some decent hills to climb that all contribute to the experience. There is a good amount that's shaded, which is appreciated on hot days. I hear that it's a fun place to visit in the winter too! I did notice a lack of garbage cans throughout the trail, which resulted in lots of dog poo bags scattered about. But other than the poo bags, there wasn't much litter and everyone seemed to be behaving nicely.

Kind odd. This was not a park when I went here many times in the 1960s as a child. And I figured…read moreout that I had seen the wine cellar and the main spring which I visited several times. I also saw the remains of swimmng pool, and i think my father said there used to be some kind of club there. One thing I never remember is the aqueduct that I find pictures of, and the maps online are so unclear that I cannot see where it is located. I got stung by bees once in this area looking at a log. And I went there sometimes with my father, sometimes with my brother, and sometimes all by myself since it could be reached by a walk not far from my home.

Never let it be said that Salt Lake City is at a loss for close, convenient hiking trails. The Big…read moreWater Trail is just one of dozens within a relatively short drive to the city. You might be scratching your head and wondering where the Big Water Trail is. It's probably easier if I just call this "the trail that goes to Dog Lake from the Millcreek Canyon side" and then you might know what I'm talking about. But even then, there are several ways to get to Dog Lake. The Dog Lake Trail (listed as such here on Yelp) takes you up on the Big Cottonwood Canyon side, and is a whole different beast with rules, mainly bikes and dogs (not allowed anywhere in BCC, ever). If you take the road up Millcreek Canyon, all the way past the winter gate, and all the way up to its end, this is the trail head you'll come to. The Big Water trailhead is wildly popular and if you come on a weekend parking is scarce. You can try the trailhead just a few hundred feet down (Little Big Water? I forgot to take a note...) or more likely, you'll have to head back down the road a quarter mile or so and park in the overflow parking. Don't park illegally--there's a sign that indicates that side-of-the-road parking is illegal past a certain point and it creates a hugely unsafe environment as the road is crazy narrow already. If you're lucky enough to score a spot at the trailhead proper, congrats! It's equipped with a restroom and you'll be ready to go. Follow the directions carefully, as the Little Water Trail leaves out of here, as does the Great Western Trail. I mean, you can't go wrong, but if you're after Big Water then you'll just need to stay down canyon. If you ended up at the lower trailhead, you can walk up to the trailhead proper, or take the extra .3mile hitch that leaves straight from the trailhead. You'll go up the trail and pass by the first sharp left and continue down canyon for several hundred feet, then come up on another sharp hook back to your left. Take that one, and you'll climb up and meet with the Big Water Trail shortly. Take note of the rules. No bikes are allowed on odd-numbered days. On those days, dogs are allowed off-leash. You will see dogs. You will see lots of dogs. You will see lots and lots of dogs. Please, oh please, clean up after your dog. I don't see any stray poop, but I do see poop bags on the side of the trail, which doesn't bother me. Just remember them on the way down. The trail is mostly covered, with a few small exceptions where you'll be out in the sun. If you're after sweeping vistas, this is not your trail. You do have two spots where you can see back down the canyon, but the trail is mostly through the trees--aspens up top--and you don't find any panoramas. I took the lower parking lot and extra little bit, which put me darn close to 6 miles round trip. It's a climb the whole way, but never steep. It ends with the most climbing of the day before delivering you gently downhill into the lake. There are a few junctions along the way and you can meet up with the Great Western or Little Water trails, so pick your path. The lake. Hmmm. Adjust your expectations. It's not a pristine, clear, spring-fed mountain lake. It's a pond. It draws down by evaporation. It gets muddy. I don't let my dog drink out of it, but that's just good practice to get it--I don't let her drink anything out there. This summer there were at least two cases of dogs getting sick on the hike, though the source was never discovered. So don't go expecting soothing crystalline waters. It's just a nice, open space at a good distance that makes for a terminus. If you're with your pooch, they can't go beyond the pond as you officially enter Big Cottonwood Canyon watershed. Despite the heavy trail traffic, rough parking, and subdued destination, the trail itself is undeniably gorgeous as it twists and turns over trickles of creek on its way up the mountain. If the gates are open up the canyon (typically July-ish) then head up to beat the heat and hike Big Water.