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Reseeding the Foothills

Posted on: May 12th, 2025

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 […]

Social Trails in the Foothills

Posted on: December 30th, 2024

Are “Social Trails” a Problem? Social trails, also known as user-created trails, are found throughout the Foothills. Many of these unofficial trails were formed before active management of the Foothills. Hikers, dogs, and bikers have created routes that shortcut managed trails, follow ridgelines, or lead to viewpoints. So what’s wrong with that? Should You Use […]

Late Summer Wildflowers in the Foothills

Posted on: September 12th, 2024

Craving color on your hike? Late summer wildflowers still offer color and beauty along our trails.

Foothills Welcome Station Project

Posted on: July 8th, 2024

Visiting the Foothills? Please take the time to check in at our Welcome Stations.

Foothills Trail Report

Posted on: July 14th, 2023

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 […]