We love hiking! We hike often all throughout the year, and have found so many great trails! There is just something special about being together as a family exploring the outdoors, and then arriving at a beautiful destination. It is a wonderful adventure for our family.
Utah has so many hikes. Thousands of different trails. We share all of the hikes that we have hiked as family, and give all the details here that you’ll need as you head out on the trail. How long, how hard, fees required, and more.
The trail to Beaver Ponds in Yellowstone is longer than listed in park literature. We clocked this loop at 5.8 miles, and there is a fair amount of climbing. That being said, we had an amazing time hiking to the beaver ponds. We were lucky enough to see two black bears,…
Up in the winding hills of Washington county, someone had a great idea to make a trail for children. It is almost like a lost preschool garden in the middle of the juniper trees. The Children's Forest at the Kiln used to have interpretive signs for plants and animals in the…
Behind the Roosevelt Lodge in Yellowstone is a quick hike to a lovely waterfall. Lost Falls in Yellowstone is only 0.4 of a mile round trip. Though the trail goes slightly uphill, the elevation gain is not an issue. This is a great hike for kids though we didn’t take Grandma…
Mouse's Tank Trail in Valley of Fire State Park has two points of interest: petroglyphs and a small water hole. This is a short, easy hike and worth the walk to see Petroglyph Canyon. There are petroglpyhs all over the rocks along this trail. Hike Info: Fee: Valley of Fire State…
Rainbow Vista Trail is a short, easy hike in Valley of Fire State Park that leads to an overlook of Fire Canyon. It certainly isn't our favorite hike in this park, in fact, it is low on our list. But there is one reason to do this hike: chuckwallas! We love…
Red Reef Waterfall is a very popular hike near Leeds, Utah. Though the drought is affecting the amount of water currently at Red Reef, the hike features a broad slot canyon with several obstacles and waterfalls. This hike has a few pinchpoints that may be difficult for some hikers, but it…