Posted in Utah
January 15, 2021
In 2021, Take These 12 Incredible Utah Hikes, One For Each Month Of The Year
It’s easy to take Utah’s natural beauty for granted. This year, make it a priority to get out there and explore our beautiful state! Lace up your hiking boots and take these 12 incredible hikes; there’s one for every month of the year.
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Silver Lake is one of the most scenic spots in Utah, and it's gorgeous year-round. Kick off 2021 with some fresh air and exercise! Bring your snowshoes or Nordic skies to explore the trail and tracks. You'll need to purchase a pass at the Solitude Nordic Center during winter months.
Utah's most iconic rock formation, Delicate Arch is a place that every Utahn should see in person. February is a great time to take this 3.5 mile out-and-back trail; there are fewer tourists, and a dusting of snow makes the arch and its surrounding even more beautiful.
The Angel's Landing trail is known all over the world for its unique characteristics (and its terrifying heights). March temperatures are perfect for this hike - usually in the low-to-mid 50's. Be prepared for some sheer drop-offs...and a breathtaking view from the top!
The Queens Garden-Navajo Loop Trail at Bryce is a visitor favorite. You'll drop right down amongst the hoodoos along the 2.9-mile loop trail.
On a warm May day, the Lower Calf Creek Falls trail is a good choice. You'll see some cool prehistoric rock art and granaries along the way, and at the end of the trail, you're rewarded with this stunning, 130-foot-tall waterfall. Cool off in its pool before heading back.
Donut Falls is a favorite with hikers of all ages, and it's a great trail to take during hot summer months. You'll hike alongside the river, and then right down the middle of it to reach this unique waterfall. The hike is 3.5 miles out-and-back.
If you love to hike with your furry friend, this is the trail for you! During your hike, you'll pass pups on their way down, soaking wet, carrying sticks and wagging their tails. The lake at the top of the trail isn't very scenic, but it's the perfect swimming hole for your best friend.
Challenge yourself with this incredible 15 mile out-and-back trail to the peak of Mount Timp. You'll want to bring along plenty of water (and snacks!) to fuel this all-day-long hike. The scenery along the way is stunning, and the view from the top is unforgettable.
You'll find Cascade Springs along the Alpine Loop, and it's gorgeous in the fall. It's an easy hike along a boardwalk with just a few steep spots. You'll pass pretty ponds and little falls cascading amongst the fall foliage.
The Wind Cave Trail is our favorite fall foliage trail. Logan Canyon is filled with rich orange, yellow, and red leaves, and the cave itself is fun to explore. The views from it are picturesque, too.
The weather might be slushy and cold in northern Utah in November, but Capitol Reef National Park is generally still sunny and around 50 degrees. The trail to Hickman Bridge is short and sweet - just 1.8 miles out and back, and the huge arch is amazing.
Goblin Valley is one of the strangest spots in the entire Beehive State. The valley full of odd hoodoos is always fun to explore, and in the winter you might enjoy a dusting of snow.
Do you have year-round hiking plans here in Utah? Tell us about some of your favorite trails!
Address: 12000 Big Cottonwood Canyon Rd Suite 4002, Solitude, UT 84121, USA
Address: Delicate Arch Trail, Moab, UT 84532, USA
Address: Angels Landing Trail, Hurricane, UT 84737, USA
Address: Queens Garden Trail, Utah 84764, USA
Address: Boulder, UT 84716, USA
Address: Salt Lake City, UT 84121, USA
Address: 3800 Millcreek Canyon Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84124, USA
Address: Timpooneke Rd, Utah 84604, USA
Address: Cascade Scenic Dr, Provo, UT 84604, USA
Address: Wind Caves, Logan, UT 84341, USA
Address: UT-24, Torrey, UT 84775, USA
Address: Goblin Valley Rd, Green River, UT 84525, USA
