Salt Lake City Foothills
Natural Area & Trail System
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September 4, 2024 Trail Update:
- Rocky Mountain Power will begin replacing power poles in the East City Creek and Upper Avenues areas of the Foothills starting September 16. Trail closures may occur in these areas; check back for updates or follow SLC Public Lands on social. See project page for details.
- Be Weather Aware: Take note of the weather forecast before heading out in the Foothills. Rain and lightning storms can manifest quickly.
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. The Foothills are home to sagebrush grasslands, steep canyons, scrub-oak woodlands, local flora and fauna, and an abundance of recreation. Historically, trails throughout the Foothills have been largely unplanned or unmanaged, except for the construction of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. The Salt Lake City Public Lands Department proposed a vision for sustainable recreation in the Foothills Natural Area which produced the 2020 Salt Lake City Foothills Trail System Plan.
Current Projects
To view current projects happening in the Salt Lake City Foothills visit our project page.
Foothills Trails System Vision & Goals
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.
Stay in the Know!
Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter to hear about volunteer opportunities, upcoming projects, adventure recommendations and more. To read our Summer 2024 Foothills Newsletter click here.
Foothills Trail System Map
Click on the various trail segments on the map below to learn more.
For additional trail information, click here.
