Are you up for a challenge? Some of the most amazing places in Utah are only available after you’ve put in the effort of a hard hike. Be sure to bring plenty of water and other necessities. Here is a packing list. Below is a list of some wonderful and difficult hikes here in Utah.

Salt Lake County Difficult Hikes

Brighton Loop, Five Lakes and Up to Four Peaks

Bells Canyon to Reservoir and Lower Waterfall

Patsy Marley Peak

Lake Blanche

Lakes Blanche, Florence and Lillian

Maybird Gulch to Maybird Lakes

Red Pine Lake

Cardiff Pass Trail

Mount Superior and Monte Cristo

Sugarloaf Peak

Utah County Difficult Hikes

Grove Creek / Indian Springs Trail

Timpanogos Cave Trail

Timpanogos Cave

Dry Canyon Alternate

Emerald Lake

Mount Timpanogos from Timpooneke Trailhead

Mount Timpanogos from Aspen Grove

Iron County Difficult Hikes

Kanarra Falls

Washington County Difficult Hikes

Zion’s Narrows (Bottom-Up) / Riverside Walk

For more recommendations:

Favorite Moderate Hikes in Northern Utah

Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in Utah

Alpine Loop

Easy Utah Hikes Over a Mile Long

Easy Utah Hikes Under a Mile Long