The Bonneville Shoreline Trail extends along the Wasatch Mountain Range, overlooking several valleys along the way. The best part about this trail is that it’s easily accessible – trailheads all along the way are just above many of Utah’s cities, making it easy to pop up to the trail for a quick evening hike, even after a long day at work. If you want to spend an entire day along the trail, you can do that too…this trail spans for miles and miles, showcasing some of Utah’s most gorgeous scenery.

The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is still a work in progress. It’s overseen by the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Coalition – a group of citizens and community representatives who volunteer their time to continue the creation of the trail. The trail is separated into 12 regions, some of which are currently in the planning stages. Each section is mapped out, and completed sections are marked with trail heads. You’ll find a link to several of the sections we’ve highlighted – use it to help you plan your hike or biking excursion!

The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is currently about 100 miles long, and stretches from Ogden to Provo. The proposed trail will reach north all the way to the Idaho border, and south to Santaquin, for a total of 280 miles.
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Here's a view overlooking Ogden Canyon, from one of the most northern parts of the completed trail.
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Here is the Pleasant View to I-84 section of the trail. Click here to see details and trailheads on the map.
The Farmington to Salt Lake Section has some beautiful views of the Wasatch Mountains.
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Click here to view the map and information about the Farmington to Salt Lake section, which is just over 20 miles long.
The foothills above Red Butte Garden provide some great hiking/biking opportunities.
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Click here to view the map with details about the Salt Lake to Parley's Canyon section, which is just 13.5 miles long.
The Bonneville Shoreline Trail really captures the beauty of the Salt Lake Valley above Sandy.
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The Parley's Canyon to Draper section of the trail offers some incredible views of the valley - it's about 23 miles long. Click here to view trailhead information and see the map.

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Here's a gorgeous view of the Utah Valley from above Orem.
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The Draper to Provo section of the trail is just over 23 miles long. Click here for the map with trail details.
The trail is dependent on the work of volunteers, who spend many long hours every year to keep it nice for hikers and bikers. Hard-working volunteers groom the trail every season.
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Your dogs are welcome on this hike! Please clean up after them.
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Whether you choose to hike this trail, or ride your bike, you're sure to make lasting memories on this easily accessible trail.
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Visit at sunset for some spectacular photo opportunities!
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What’s your favorite section of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail? This article only covers a few of the 12 sections – do you have photos to share of some of the other sections?

Consider volunteering to help care for the trail. Click here for volunteer opportunities and details.

For more hikes in Utah, take a look at these 8 easy hikes that are perfect for the whole family.

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