Hiking Utah County

[LindsayJaded]

Hey everyone!

My sisters are coming in to town and I want to go on a hike with them. I mostly hike in Southern Utah and don't do many hike around my home and I need some advice on good places to go nearby. I want to take them on a moderate/advanced level hike (we are all pretty fit) but not to long (maybe half a day). Any suggestions for good ones around Utah county? Has anyone done silver lake yet this year? Is it still snowy?

[Scott P]

Silver Lake would be snowy for sure.

You may want to do something like Battle Creek, Dry Creek (either one), Grove Creek, Rock Canyon, Slate Canyon, etc.

[Sandstone Addiction]

Hike to the very top of the Y and then continue up the trail that heads south. Very nice little canyon. Can turn this into a loop hike down Slate, but would be much longer and require route finding skills.

Also, Squaw Peak (Rock Canyon TH) is a great hike...has great views at the top.

Yea, all second rate hikes though, compared to So. Utah...

[pikan]

If you're willing to drive a little bit, Box Canyon, (part of Maple canyon) near Fountain Green is very nice, not sure it will take half a day though...maybe with the drive? ;)

-Luke

[Dustinh]

I'm fixing to do Santaquin Peak this weekend and can let you know conditions if you're interested. One of my favorite hikes around Utah county.