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Salt Lake City Foothills Trail System

Salt Lake City Foothills
Natural Area & Trail System


About the Foothills Natural Area

The Salt Lake City Foothills Natural Area (“The Foothills”) consists of approximately 6,000 acres of designated open space bordering the northern and eastern limits of Salt Lake City running from Davis County to Emigration to Parley’s Canyon.

Current Maintenance/Projects

To view current maintenance plans and projects happening in the Salt Lake City Foothills visit our project page.

Foothills Plan

The Foothills Natural Area will provide a variety of recreational trail experiences for diverse ages and abilities while managing the Foothills’ environmental resources for future generations. Learn more about the plan and goals here.

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Foothills Trail System Map

Click on the various trail segments on the map below to learn more.

For additional trail information, click here.

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