Salt Lake City

Public Lands Department

publiclands@slc.gov

Foothills Open Spaces & Trail Descriptions

The Foothill teams have scouted out a variety of excursions for your enjoyment.

Links to these routes on AllTrails are provided.

Remember to practice good trail etiquette when recreating in the Foothills.

  • Please stay on designated trails. Social trails are not maintained, which could pose a safety risk for users and lead to environmental harm.
  • Pack it out. Please come prepared to bag and remove your pet’s waste.
  • Keep dogs on leash. Off-leash dogs can disrupt wildlife, spread invasive weeds, and have been attacked by wildlife.
  • Learn more about responsible recreation in the Foothills with our Be WILD campaign.

North Capitol:
West City Creek, Ensign Peak & Hell Canyon

Mt. Wire & Red Butte

This page is under construction, please check back soon.

Parley’s Point & East Bench

Meridian Peak &
Shoreline Preserve

This page is under construction, please check back soon.

East City Creek &
Upper Avenues

Perry’s Hollow, Twin Peaks, & Dry Creek

Mt. Van Cott & the University

This page is under construction, please check back soon.

Foothills Open Space Management Areas

A Vision for Sustainable Recreation in the Foothills Natural Area

The Foothills Natural Area consists of approximately 6,000 acres of canyons, open sagebrush grasslands, and scrub-oak woodland bordering the northern and eastern limits of Salt Lake City. The Foothills are a patchwork of open space properties owned by the City, the University of Utah, Utah State Parks, and the US Forest Service.  Our vision is to provide a variety of recreational trail and cultural experiences for diverse ages and abilities while managing the Foothills’ environmental resources for future generations.

Read more about the Foothills Plan HERE.