BE W.I.L.D – Welcome to our Public Lands! What are Public Lands? Public Lands are parks, trails and natural lands, urban forests, and golf courses owned by Salt Lake City. These lands provide unique outdoor spaces that embrace diversity, inclusivity, and the shared environment of nature. Prioritizing time outside Whether you prefer a park or […]
Reseeding the Foothills
Foothills Ecology: Rehabilitation After Disturbance The Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) Wildfire Mitigation Project brought safer power poles to the Foothills, helping protect Salt Lake City and its Foothills from the threat of wildfire. These upgrades also brought heavy construction equipment to the Foothills, leaving a number of heavily disturbed areas. Fortunately, the RMP Wildfire Mitigation […]
Late Summer Wildflowers in the Foothills
Craving color on your hike? Late summer wildflowers still offer color and beauty along our trails.
Foothills Welcome Station Project
Visiting the Foothills? Please take the time to check in at our Welcome Stations.
Foothills Trail Report
Welcome to the SLC Foothills Trail Report! In 2022, the Salt Lake City Public Lands Department launched its first ever “Recreational Trails Team” with a full-time Recreational Trails Manager and two part-time Trails Specialists to take on trail maintenance throughout the Foothills in addition to their work at the 9-Line Bike Park. Fast forward to […]