Trail is rated moderate and is 2.6 miles round trip if you park your car in the parking lot by the…read morereservoir. Because there is NO parking by the trail head, I parked by the reservoir, and walked up the road past all the camping spots, and caught the trailhead. This will add 10 minutes at the most. Trail starts out by a sign pointing to different trails (follow the one that says Escalate Cross) it starts out descending some stairs then it is a single file trail with lush greenery. It was so quite you could hear a pin drop. I was the only one on the trail. So peaceful. There is a mountain bike trail parallel to this trail which I think is cool. That way you don't have to fight the mountain bikers when they come barreling down the hill.. Trail is shady for the first half. The second half is exposed to the sun. The closer you get to the cross, the harder, rockier, and slippery it becomes. Trail today was very rocky, dry, and slippery. Once you get up towards the cross (or I should say out of the trees) you will have beautiful views of the valley looking North. I was able to make out Utah Lake, but barely, because of all the smoke from the California fires. This a a family friendly, dog friendly trail if dogs are kept on a leash. As always please pick up your dog poop and throw it way. #leavenotrace #packitinpackitout

Gorgeous trail filled with beautiful aspens and what appeared to be dead sunflowers…read more I went early September but I will definitely return to this trail next year around may or june when all those plants are alive as I can only imagine how beautiful it will be!

Payson Lakes Campground is beautiful! It is a short drive from SLC, but it feels like a different…read moreworld! This is a popular campground, so you will need to make your reservation well in advance, especially for the nicer/more private sites. I visited on Labor Day weekend, and the campground was full. Lots of kids running around. But our campsite (B20) was very secluded and private, and we had a wonderful stay! The location was close to the bathroom but not too close to our neighbors, which is our favorite combination. The lake was extremely low.. seeing the boat dock was almost comical, as it looked like a high dive over a long stretch of rocks! But it was also sad to see this, as I'm sure the lake was even more beautiful when full. My picture makes the lake look like a tiny swamp, but there was actually room for paddle boarding/kayaking. I didn't go in, as walking through muck to get to the actual water isn't really my thing. But I can see how it would be a fun day for a family with kids. Many of the campsites didn't have a private feel to them, so I would recommend browsing pictures online before choosing your site if you're picky like me. I did an inventory of the most private sites, so few free to msg me for more info. I will be back here for sure!

My review is centered just on the Payson Lake beach site. We had a WONDERFUL day here…read more First thing to note- it is a LONG, windy road in with no cell service! I had no idea it would be that way, but it was a gorgeous drive. It's $10 for the day, on your honor since there was no guard in the booth. Be sure to grab an envelope to stick in your dashboard! The lake and beach area is BEAUTIFUL! Bring your own life jacket, paddle boards, rafts, and kayaks out and enjoy the sunshine. The lake doesn't seem to have much of a current, so it's a great place to float and row around! I believe you can fish as well. You may be able to find a picnic bench or two, but plan on bringing your own seating and overhead coverings, because it is HOT in August! This is definitely a hidden gem in the Uinta National Forest, and we will be back! Enjoy!

This place was gorgeous, perfect for camping. The restrooms had flush toilets (yay) and drinking…read morewater spigots at each site. Truly enjoyed our stay and the on site ranger was friendly and knowledgeable.

Love this trail and how it seems to still feel like a hidden gem even with social media telling…read moreeveryone about all the good nature spots trails and hikes.

Excellent easy trail for families and joggers. This trail starts by the playground and tennis…read morecourts of the Spanish Fork Sports Park and then follows the Spanish Fork River. It was the perfect stroll for my young kids in the middle of the Summer because it is mostly shaded. The River was really high in June so it wasn't safe for kids to wade in, but I hear at the end of Summer or Sept it can be pretty low. The trail end on one end of the park but then extends beyond the park to the East and goes through a tunnel under the main road. Not sure how far it extends from there. There is a map at the beginning where I mentioned earlier. Perhaps a closer look with tell you those secrets. The trail is well taken care of and fairly wide and smooth. Great for strollers or for running on. HINT: There is a Fantastic climbing tree located in the middle of the trail in the Sports Park! So good, I climbed all the way to the top! :) Someone also attached a little swing that my kids couldn't get enough of.

My family comes here every Pioneer Day to watch the fireworks. It's very spacious and has plenty of…read morespace to sit to have fun family quality time. They put on a pretty good show, with live music, food trucks, and of course the fireworks are great every year.

I love how big and clean this park is! It is so spacious with tons of surrounding green grass…read moreeverywhere. Plenty of room for frisbee or soccer pickup ball. The playground equipment is well-maintained and clean, as well as big enough to entertain my kids for hours. Thank you also for having a WORKING drinking fountain! My kids drank their water super quick and that fountain was their only saving grace. Very important factor for a good park.

Small man made reservoir with a man made beach. Open from Dawn to Dusk March 1 through November 30…read more Several families were fishing today, and you can also swim, but I didn't see anyone swimming today. (Why would you want to chance getting hooked or tangled by someone's fishing line?) They've brought in sand for a makeshift beach which is nicer than sitting on rocks. The NO'S are as follows: No dogs, or other animals allowed. No bicycles, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, roller skates No ATV's, motorcycles, motorized vehicles. No fires, fireworks No alcohol, No smoking, No e-cigarettes, and definitely no chewing tobacco. One nice thing about the reservoir is there are several hiking trails close by, but be careful... this is bear country according to the many signs that warn you.

This was a small, obviously man-made reservoir in Spanish Fork. I was little surprised how bluntly…read moreman-made it was. There was a small quarter sand beach while the last 3/4 of the pond was surrounded by concrete beaches. The kids ended up having fun with it but I still thought it was weird. Where are the trees? Where is the shade? Ha! NOTE: the water is quite cold; we predicted about 60 degrees. Too cold for me but my kids enjoyed it on this 100 degree day! I appreciate any effort on the city to bring local parks and ponds for the public to enjoy.

Its very close to most of utah county cities, thats a big plus. But it lacks a general sense of…read moreaesthetics or a well designed recreational space. Functional yet lacking any sense of form fit for meaningful events.

Beautiful campground! It's quiet and clean! Had to knock a star off because the camping spots are…read moreSUPER close together. If I didn't have a fire going I could've heard the conversation going on at the next unit.