***UPDATED REVIEW = My review is NOT for Guardsman Pass Overlook I did NOT go here. Yelp for some…read morereason attached my review for the Lake Lackawaxen Trail and Lake to Guardsman Pass Overlook. I never even went to the lookout. The trail starts down the street at the parking lot across the street from the new Bloods Lake Trail. Who ever the yelper app people are that did this it's not cool. You don't live here so you don't know the area. Trust that when people add a new "listing" they know what they are talking about! To get to Lake Lackawaxen trail you will need to first hike about 1.8 miles on the Bloods Lake Trail until you get to the lake. (which is a beautiful lake) Continue on the trail, which is clearly marked about a mile more up the trail. This part of the trail is a little more steep, and definitely more rocky but well worth the climb. There is a fork in the road where you can continue to go towards the left or make a right and climb up to Clayton Peak. If you want to go to Lackawaxen stay on the left side of the trail. It takes you past a couple rock scrambles but are easy enough to pass. This lake is very serene, and peaceful not as many people climb up to this lake as the one below. Dogs are allowed on the trail just not near the lake. Please respect the rules and keep your dog from going into the water as this is our watershed. Perfect time of the year to climb to the lake as the leaves are changing colors and the temps are much cooler.

This was an amazing scenic drive that was highly recommend by a friend who lives in town. I took…read morethe drive early in the morning stopping at a few different places to take more and more pictures. It was beautiful. I passed a stop called the bloods lake hike which I remember reading about as I was planning my trip. So I stopped to take the hike. I thought it was going to be shorter than it was so I left my bag with water, back up charger, etc. Wish I brought it with me. The hike to bloods lake and back from the parking lot took 3.3 miles. It was tough for me because of the inclines and I'm no hiker. I'm from Florida and used to flat land so I don't know if my calves have ever worked so hard. The trail was very populated giving it was a Monday. Many people with dogs. The view once you arrive to the lake is worth the journey! I took a couple photos before my phone died. I then returned to this drive later in the evening to watch the sunset. I stopped at the one of the fist stops called empire pass and it was gorgeous. Same view as the morning but so much prettier with the colors in the sky!

Very easy short paved trail. Small children, stroller and even wheelchairs can use this path. Just…read morewatch out for bikers.

Great little spot for a quick nature fix at the base little cottonwood…read more It's a watershed and sometimes the river is flowing and sometimes it's not. I haven't figured out yet the pattern so it's kind of a crapshoot. Thera are several big rocks to climb and lay on. One in the middle of the river when it's low that makes you feel like a little mermaid. Good place to get grounded and reset. Watch the sunset. It can be a little crowded at times. The trail is paved and there are families that like to come here for pictures.

View from the lower falls was amazing! The incline is pretty intense just before you get to the…read morefalls with some big boulders. Glad we made it for a quick visit to Utah! Beautiful Country!

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.

Empire Pass Overlook is a stunning scenic spot near the top of Empire Pass, sitting at nearly 9,600…read morefeet in the Deer Valley Resort area. It's a perfect place to pull over, stretch your legs, and soak in the sweeping mountain views. There's adequate free parking available in an adjacent dirt lot, and the walk to the viewpoint is easy and flat, making it accessible for most visitors. The overlook sits at the end of a short gravel path, making it a popular stop for scenic drives (especially in the summer and fall when the foliage and mountain vistas are at their best). Just be aware that roads to Empire Pass may close seasonally due to snow, so plan accordingly if visiting in winter. Whether you're on a leisurely drive through the mountains or just looking for a quick photo stop, Empire Pass Overlook is a beautiful, easy-to-access spot that captures the majesty of the Park City area. This isn't worth a detour but it certainly is worth a short stop if you're driving up that way.

GREAT LOCATION. Parking limited. Restrooms clean, but no running water. Trash cans available…read more Great views. Worth the drive. We had a nice picnic! We saw lots of wildflowers in August!

Beautiful drive! The walk around Mirror lake is so wonderful!! LOVED, LOVED, LOVED. Easy relaxing…read morestroll. Lots of families, walkers, and people fishing. What a beautiful place to camp! Please note-yelp has the wrong address. This is close to the ranger station (super nice ranger!) at 50 E Center St, in Kamas. This is where you can buy a three day pass( $6) for the Mirror lake area and pay with a credit card. (Only cash and self pay at the lake) The lake was an additional 35 or 40 min from this location. No fee to drive and see all the sights near the road, but if you want to go to the lake you have to have a parking permit displayed in your car.

If you are in Park City in the warmer weather you MUST take this drive to Mirror Lake. In the…read moreautumn the many colors are overwhelming. Hint - look for the Beaver Creek Nudist Ranch! The on way back take the back road to Heber City then back to Park City.

The Butler Fork Trail is just a little spur that starts right off of Highway 190 (Big Cottonwood…read moreCanyon Road) up in Big Cottonwood Canyon. It's most commonly used as the start for a hike of Circle All Peak, Mount Raymond, Gobblers Knob, or as an alternate route to reach Dog Lake (rather than the more common and direct Mill D North Fork trail a bit further up the canyon). The actual Trailhead, located on the north side of the canyon road, hosts enough parking for 15-20 cars. There's a trailhead post and signboard with information about the hike, and a couple of maps. There aren't any other facilities there to speak of, so don't plan on finding a potty or fill up on water. Come prepared. The trail is steep. It's not too rocky, and it's not "stair-stepper" steep, but the dirt path will rise and rise in elevation without relenting. In the first half-mile, you follow Butler Creek, and eventually rise above it before leveling out (a momentary reprieve from the climb) and crossing a footbridge. You resume the climb, and after about a half mile, you reach a fork. Go right (north, turning east) to stay on the Butler Fork Trail and eventually junction with the Desolation Trail, find Dog Lake and see the Butler Fork Trail to its terminus, or go left (west) and you'll officially be on the Mill A Basin Trail headed towards Circle All Peak, Mount Raymond, and Gobblers Knob. By going west on the Mill A Basin Trail you'll also junction with the Desolation Trail. You could make a loop out of the experience, by going either direction at that fork 1/2 mile in, taking that trail to its terminus at the Desolation Trail, and then traversing Desolation back to its junction with the trail you decided not to take back at the fork. A quick measurement on my map puts that option at around 7 miles. A more popular option, however, is to out-and-back, and leave the Butler Fork Trail in favor of the Mill A Basin Trail about at that fork. The most popular hike here is probably the Circle All Peak route. Circle All Peak isn't really a "peak" so much as a bump with a nice view, but let's not quibble over terminology. That view is worth the price of admission. You'll go left (west) at the fork, and then continue straight up the canyon, eventually winding through a series of switchbacks amongst the aspen trees on one side of the canyon wall, until reaching the canyon saddle and continuing on up the other side. Keep your eyes open once you're up on the ridge top, because the trail shoots off to the left for Circle All, and it's easy to miss. If you continue straight, you're headed to Raymond Peak and eventually Gobblers Knob. Take that side trail to the left (south) and you've got 100-150 yards of climbing through the trees before popping out for terrific views. Because of the relentless climb (you gain over 1500ft in elevation) it feels like more than 1.7 miles to this point, but that's what the map says I've not done the hike in Autumn, but I've heard it's tremendous with the aspens and the other foliage turning colors. In June, it was bright green, overflowing with foliage, especially on the lower portions along the creek. There were several flowers in bloom, with many more on their way. I hiked next to a botanist who pointed out the penstemon, wild sweet pea, scarlet gilia, columbine, lupine, larkspur, and I saw a violet-colored wild clematis (?) which I'd not seen elsewhere. Since BCC is free and the parking is free, this is a great way to get some recreation without busting the bank. It's a tremendous hike, no matter what direction you end up going. Just be prepared--pack plenty of water and know that this one is quite strenuous, steep, and will let you know if you're out of shape. Trailhead coordinates: 40.6492, -111.6614

This trail system is unique due to the stunning view of the Wasatch mountains right in your face to…read morethe East, and a view of the valley to the West. Right at the base of Little Cottonwood Canyon, there's no better view from the city. There's running water in the creeks, there's indigenous dwellings and artifacts, and there are dogs and horses and mountain wildlife. For an extra challenge, run in the sand/mulch combo or bring your mountain bike and connect to other great trails.

Amazing park great for riding horses and doing photo shoots I love this place it's great for a…read morevariety of adventures. 5+++

Went to Antelope Island and spiral Jetty. both were beautiful and interesting and both had insane…read moreamount of flying bugs ... some biting and some not. flies, gnats, mosquitos, midges ect. I wore long pants though it was 100 degrees and bug spray which helped. We had around 20 flies in our car. Had thoughts of doing more walking around and trying different trails but the bug situation altered those plans. At the Jetty we let the drone do the exploring and we stayed besides the car swatting at bugs. I'm sure it would have been worse getting near the water and out in the brush. At antelope park they were bad at the causeway and everywhere around dusk. will include pics of the front of our car. but this lake is beautiful and great place to use the camera or drone.

It's an experience to stand down there whether it's full to its limit or the water is receded as it…read morehas recent years. The surprise for some people is the smell of it because it's the things that live in the water and then when they start to decay release a gas that's sort of poopy smelling. But all being sad if you look around, it is the most stunningly beautiful views you'll ever see being done at the lake and taking pictures that blue sky and blue water and white sands and white salt... Lots of white salt. To the to the state park there entry fee was $10 for the car. I felt like my money is worth out of it because it was a unique experience and if you're going to be in the Salt Lake City area, it's worth a drive down to see some of the better parts of the lake. Some can be a long drive like on the way to the northern part of the lake, but you go to the southern part of the lake and it's very close to the airport.