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Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in Utah

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Are you looking for trails that will allow dogs? Utah has so many excellent options for hiking with your pup, including all lengths and difficulties. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list, but some recommendations. For even more options click here.

Dogs aren’t allowed in Big or Little Cottonwood Canyons because they are watersheds They also aren’t allowed on most trails within National Parks. Nearly every other canyon and area allows dogs, although usually on a leash. Here is a list of several options, divided by location:

Salt Lake County

Wild Rose Trail
Wild Rose Trail 2.0 easy miles
Wild Rose Loop
Wild Rose Loop 3.4 moderate miles
Meridian Peak
Meridian Peak 2.7 moderate miles
Ensign Peak Loop from Tunnel Springs
Ensign Peak Loop from Tunnel Springs 6.6 moderate miles
City Creek Canyon
City Creek Canyon
City Creek Canyon 2 easy miles
Avenues Twin Peaks
Avenues Twin Peaks 3.6 moderate miles
The “Living Room” Lookout
Living Room Lookout 2.3 moderate miles
Rattlesnake Gulch
Rattlesnake Gulch 3.8 moderate miles
Desolation Trail
Thaynes Canyon / Desolation Loop
Thaynes Canyon/Desolation Loop 1.6 moderate miles
Salt Lake Overlook in Millcreek Canyon
Salt Lake Overlook 5.2 moderate miles
Neff’s Canyon Loop
Neff’s Canyon Loop 0-1.2 easy miles

Neff’s Canyon

Neff’s Canyon
Neff’s Canyon 1-7 miles (lower half is moderate, higher half is difficult)
Ferguson Canyon Viewpoint
Ferguson Canyon 3.2 difficult miles
Jordan River Parkway Trail
Jordan River Parkway 0-45 accessible miles
Little Confluence Nature Trail
Little Confluence Nature Trail 0-3 easy miles
Dimple Dell Park Loop
Dimple Dell Park Loop 0-15 easy miles
Hidden Valley Trail
Hidden Valley Trail 1.8 easy miles
Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge
Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge 3.3 moderate miles
Draper Suspension Bridge
Draper Suspension Bridge 2.3 easy miles
Alien Tower Trail / Deer Ridge Off Leash Area
Alien Tower 2.5 moderate miles
Telegraph Trail
Telegraph Trail 0.9 moderate miles
Blackridge, Sidewinder and Diamondback Loop
Blackridge, Sidewinder and Diamondback Loop 3.6 easy miles

Wasatch County

Huber Grove and Epperson Trail Loop
Huber Grove and Epperson Trail Loop – 2.5 easy miles
Lackawaxen Lake
Lackawaxen Lake 4.6 moderate miles
Mill Hollow
Mill Hollow – very adjustable

Davis County

Mueller Park
Mueller Park 3.3 moderate miles
Farmington Creek
Farmington Creek Waterfall and Car Graveyard
Farmington Creek Waterfall and Car Graveyard 3.3 moderate miles
Adam’s Canyon Lower Falls
Adam’s Canyon Lower Falls 1.4 moderate miles
Adam’s Canyon Waterfalls
Adam’s Canyon Waterfalls – 3.8 moderate miles
Elephant Rock (Big Rock)
Elephant Rock (Big Rock) 6.8 moderate miles
Parrish Creek Pictographs and Waterfalls
Parrish Creek Pictographs and Waterfalls 1.1 moderate miles

Weber County

Paper Airplane Trail
Paper Airplane Trail 1.2 easy miles
Birdsong Trail
Birdsong Trail 1.7 easy miles
Waterfall Canyon
Waterfall Canyon 2.4 moderate miles
Icebox Canyon Loop
Icebox Canyon Loop 3.4 easy miles
Wheeler Creek Trail
Wheeler Creek Trail 3.8 moderate miles
Skull Crack Trailhead
Breeding Salmon
Skull Crack Trailhead
Skull Crack Trailhead 4.7 moderate miles
Giant Flag in North Ogden
Giant Flag in North Ogden 5 moderate miles
Wheeler Creek, Icebox Canyon, and Art Nord Loop
Wheeler Creek, Icebox Canyon and Art Nord Loop 5.3 moderate miles
Sardine Peak Loop
Sardine Peak Loop – 8.0-8.6 moderate miles (Weber)

Cache County

Tony Grove
Tony Grove 0.2-2.5 easy miles
Wind Cave
Wind Cave 4.0 moderate miles

Utah County

Grotto Falls
Grotto Falls 0.6 easy miles
Buffalo Peak Trail
Buffalo Peak Trail 0.9 easy miles
Upper Quito Trail
Upper Quito Trail 2.0 easy miles
Battle Creek Falls
Battle Creek Falls 1.6 moderate miles
Jordan River Parkway Trail
Jordan River Parkway Trail 0-45 accessible miles
Golden Eagle Peak
Golden Eagle Peak 0.8-1.9 easy miles
Escalante Cross
Escalante Cross
Escalante Cross 1.7 easy miles
The “G” Hike
The “G” Hike 1.9 moderate miles
Timpanogos Falls
Timpanogos Falls 2.4 moderate miles
Island Meadow Trail
Island Meadow Trail 2.0-2.6 moderate miles
Rock Canyon Cave
Rock Canyon Cave 2.8 moderate miles
Primrose Overlook Loop
Primrose Overlook Loop 3.1-4 moderate miles
Scout Falls
Scout Falls 3.0 moderate miles
Julie Andrew’s Meadow
Julie Andrew’s Meadow 2.6-3.7 moderate miles
BIg Springs
Big Springs Hollow Loop
Big Springs Hollow Loop 2.0-3.9 moderate miles
Alpine Loop Road in Winter
Alpine Loop Road in Winter 0-3 easy miles
Turtle Hill
Turtle Hill 1.4 easy/moderate miles
Springdell Cascade
Springdell Cascade 2.4 moderate miles
Stewart Falls
Stewart Falls 4.0 moderate miles
Provo River Parkway Trail
Provo River Parkway Trail 0-15 miles
Horsetail Falls Northside Route
Horsetail Falls Northside Loop 4.3 moderate miles
Horsetail Falls
Horsetail Falls 4.0 moderate miles
Tibble Fork Loop/Tibble Fork Trail
Tibble Fork Loop/Tibble Fork Trail 3.5 – 4.6 moderate miles
Timpooneke Trail to Scout Falls and First Meadow
Timpooneke Trail to Scout Falls and First Meadow 4.0 moderate miles
Pine Hollow Loop
Pine Hollow Loop 4.5 moderate miles
Silver Lake, American Fork Canyon
Silver Lake, American Fork Canyon 4.7 moderate miles
Grove Creek / Indian Springs Trail
Grove Creek/Indian Springs Trail 4.3 difficult miles
Rock Canyon Trail
Rock Canyon Trail – 5.7 moderate miles
Murdock Canal Trail
Murdock Canal Trail 0-17 easy miles

Uintah County

McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs
McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs 1.0 easy miles
Moonshine Arch
Moonshine Arch 1.4 easy miles

Piute County

Bullion Falls
Bullion Falls 2.0 moderate miles

Washington County

Anasazi Valley Trail / Santa Clara Petroglyphs
Anasazi Valley Trail 1.2 easy miles
Red Reef Trail
Red Reef Trail – 2.2 easy miles
Babylon Arch
Babylon Arch 2.6 moderate miles
Chuckwalla Trail, Turtle Wall, and Paradise Canyon Trail System
Chuckwalla Trail 1.7 easy miles
St. George Paved Trail System
St. George Paved Trail System 0-50 accessible miles

Emery County

Goblin Valley
Goblin Valley 0.2 easy miles
Little Wild Horse Canyon
Little Wild Horse Canyon 0-5 easy/moderate miles

Garfield County

Pink Ledges Trail in Red Canyon
Pink Ledges in Red Canyon 0.7 easy miles

Grand County

Potash Road Petroglyphs and Dinosaur Tracks
Potash Road Petroglyphs 0.2 moderate miles

Kane County

Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch
Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch 0-5 moderate miles
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend 1.2 easy miles

Duchesne/Wasatch/Summit Counties (Uinta Mountains)

Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake 0.3 easy miles
Mirror Lake Loop
Mirror Lake Loop 1.5 easy miles
Ruth Lake
Ruth Lake 2.0 easy miles
Bonnie Lake
Bonnie Lake 2-3 easy miles
Lofty Lake Loop
Lofty Lake Loop 4.5 moderate miles
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