Heugh’s Canyon Waterfall is a short, dog-friendly hike in Salt Lake City between Big Cottonwood Canyon and Mt. Olympus. The trail is heavily forested, follows Heugh’s Creek, and ends at a beautiful waterfall, making it a great after-work hike or family-friendly adventure close to the city.
Wide Hollow Trailhead: Hiking the Herriman Stairs is a brand-new addition to the surrounding trail space, offering quite the workout with a 58-step timber step challenge staircase that gains 156 feet of elevation. It may not sound like much, but
Lake Blanche is truly one of the most picturesque alpine lakes in the Wasatch Mountains. With Sundial Peak towering above the three glacial lakes — Blanche, Florence, and Lillian — and the surrounding mountains forming a scenic natural bowl, the views are absolutely breathtaking. It’s one of those places that’s so beautiful, it’s hard to leave and head back to your car.
Lisa Falls is an extremely easy-to-access waterfall, making it an ideal stop for kids, families, and anyone looking for a short scenic walk.
Willow Heights Lake is a popular destination year-round in Big Cottonwood Canyon for families looking for a short hike with the kids, for backcountry skiers in Winter, and for me, what I call a "bonus hike". A bonus hike is a super short hike that I will do after another longer hike in the area. In this case I just hiked the Mt. Wolverine Cirque to Brighton Lakes (8 miles), and wanted to see Willow Heights at the height of Fall.
The Pioneer Cabin Trail is one of the most iconic hikes near Ketchum, Idaho, rewarding hikers with sweeping views of the Pioneer Mountains and the historic stone cabin marked with the famous “The Higher You Get, The Higher You Get”
The Norton Lakes Trail is a stunning alpine hike in the Smoky Mountains near Ketchum, Idaho. About At about 5 miles roundtrip with a moderate climb, the trail takes you through shady pine forests and colorful meadows before opening up to two
The Baker Lake Trail is a short but rewarding hike tucked into the Smoky Mountains near Ketchum, Idaho. At 3.5 miles roundtrip with a moderate incline, it’s accessible for most hikers and makes a perfect short adventure. About The Baker Lake trail
Tucked deep in the Sawtooth Wilderness, Goat Lake is one of the most stunning alpine lakes you can reach on foot near Stanley, Idaho. Surrounded by jagged granite peaks and fed by snowmelt, this turquoise lake feels like a hidden
Hiking the Broad Canyon Loop to Goat, Betty, and Baptie Lakes in Idaho’s Pioneer Mountains is an unforgettable alpine adventure. This 12-mile loop trail winds past five sparkling alpine lakes, follows a crystal-clear creek, and opens up to sweeping high-alpine