There are great trails in Utah Valley, without driving far up to the mountains. Here are some great trails in the residential areas of Utah County, listed north to south.
Utah Valley Trails
Horsetail Falls – 4.0 moderate miles Horsetail Falls Northside Route – 4.25 moderate miles Three Falls – 5.4 moderate miles Alpine Poppies – 1.2 easy miles (Poppies bloom a couple weeks near Memorial Day) 1.0 easy miles Sensei Trail in Lehi – 1-5 easy miles Jordan River Parkway Trail – 0-45 easy miles Powell Lake – 0-0.5 easy miles Golden Eagle Peak – 0.8-1.9 easy miles Hidden Hollow Trails – 1-3 easy miles Eagle Mountain Petroglyphs – 0.6 easy miles Prayer Flags in Eagle Mountain – 0.7 easy miles Turtle Hill – 1.4 easy miles Highland Glen Nature Loop – 0-1 easy miles Pleasant Grove “G” Hike – 1.9 moderate miles Battle Creek Falls – 1.6 easy miles Ice Stacks (can be seen on Utah Lake on cold winter days) Dry Canyon Alternate – 4.7 difficult miles Canyon Glen Loop – 2.8 moderate miles Provo River Parkway Trail – 0-30 easy miles Rock Canyon – 5.7 moderate miles Top of the “Y” – 2.4 moderate miles Dripping Rock Falls – 0.7 easy miles Escalante Cross – 1.7 easy miles Find other trails in the Salt Lake Valley , American Fork Canyon , Provo Canyon , Squaw Peak Road , Nebo Loop , and Diamond Fork Canyon (Red Ledges and Fifth Water Hot Springs ).
