Salt Lake City

Public Lands Department

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Foothills Open Spaces & Trail Descriptions

Foothills Trails Route Suggestions

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The Foothills Rangers and trail teams have scouted out and mapped a variety of excursions for your enjoyment. Links to these routes on AllTrails are provided.

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

  • Ensign Peak Loop: This 1.6 loop is less traveled than the more direct route up to the top of Ensign Peak. Enjoy views of the valley throughout this hike. For the beginner-intermediate hiker.
  • Victory Road to Ensign Peak Switchback Loop: 44 switchbacks lead hikers up to Ensign Peak on this 5.4 mile loop. For the intermediate hiker.
  • Lower City Creek Loop: Just steps from the State Capitol, the Lower City Creek Loop offers 2-3 miles of hiking-only, natural surface trails and non-vehicular paved roads. For the beginner hiker.
  • Lakeview Trail: This 2-mile, out & back trail is a hidden gem. It offers beautiful views of the valley, interesting rock formations, and a gentle grade. For the beginner hiker.
  • North Capitol Grand Tour: This 7.1-mile route takes hikers from urban settings and views to natural areas. This route is for the intermediate hiker. Enjoy views of the city and of City Creek Canyon on the east side of the route.

Mt. Van Cott & the University

This page is under construction, please check back soon.

Mt. Wire & Red Butte

This page is under construction, please check back soon.

Parley’s Point & East Bench

This page is under construction, please check back soon.

Meridian Peak &
Shoreline Preserve

This page is under construction, please check back soon.

East City Creek &
Upper Avenues

This page is under construction, please check back soon.

Perry’s Hollow, Twin Peaks, & Dry Creek

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.