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.
We love our wildflowers! Here in Utah, wildflower season is early July in the mountains. We have a whole post with ideas of where to hike in Utah to enjoy the wildflowers. The best place we've found to see the full splendor of the wildflowers is the Albion Basin in Little…
We love waterfalls! Hiking to a waterfall is the one of the best types of hike because it offers a great reward for the kids. Despite being a desert, Utah is full of amazing waterfalls. This is a list of waterfalls that we have personally visited, so we can give you…
There is a perfect, short, easy trail in Alpine, Utah, that is just right for families. This trail crosses two bridges, parallels a tumbling creek, and overlooks Utah Valley, all in under a mile round trip. If you haven't tried Three Falls Trail, put it on the top of your summer…
The wildflowers are definitely a highlight of summer hiking in Utah. Especially since there are so many colors and varieties that you can enjoy. The mountains are filled with flowers beginning in the foothills in early May. We have gathered a list of wildflower hikes in Utah that are great for…
We were surprised that there is a trail to the St. George Temple Quarry. After all, the St. George LDS Temple appears to be made of wood and it is very white. However, there are a few informational signs along this trail that explain that the rock from the quarry was…
Scout Cave is a mostly flat hike at the south entrance to Snow Canyon State Park. The trail leads to a beautiful cave that you will need to scramble up to. There is also a set of stairs, so we list this trail as moderate for kids and families. The views…