We didn’t grow up doing a lot of hiking, but since we became Utah’s Adventure Family, we have done hundreds of hikes in Utah. We feel lucky to live in a state that has hundreds more for us to do! In this article, we have gathered 101 of our favorite family friendly hikes in Utah and organized them by level to help you find the perfect trail for your group!
BEST NEWS: We even created a Printable with all of these trails in one spot. That way you can keep track of which hikes you’ve done, highlight the ones you want to try, and even add extra trails to the list. The hikes are linked on the printable, too, so you can click any hike for more info if viewing online. Or use this post to learn about each trail. Get our FREE printable below.
25 SUPER SIMPLE TRAILS:
The hikes in this category are flat, easy, possibly paved, and simple for just about anyone to hike.
- Tony Grove
- Limber Pine
- Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve
- Farmington Creek Trail
- Lagoon Trail
- Bigfoot Statue
- Eccles Wildlife Center Nature Trail
- Silver Lake
- Hidden Falls
- Temple Quarry
- Observation Point Trail
- Lisa Falls
- Hike the U
- Miller Park & Bird Refuge
- Poison Creek Trail
- Bridal Veil Falls
- Cascade Springs
- American Fork Canyon Nature Trail
- Dripping Rock Trail
- Devil’s Kitchen
- Payson Lakes
- Provo River Trail
- Mirror Lake
- Teapot Lake
- Cedar Canyon Walking Trail
37 EASY TRAILS:
The trails in this section are quick and easy. The hikes are under 3 miles but may require a little climb or scrambling.
- McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs
- Fantasy Canyon
- Birdsong Trail
- Adam’s Canyon Lower Falls
- Mormon Pioneer Trail
- McPolin Farm Nature Trail
- Provo River Falls
- Nobletts Hike
- Fehr Lake
- Ensign Peak
- Mill B South Interpretive Trail
- Donut Falls
- Little Cottonwood Trail
- Rocky Mouth Falls
- Bell Canyon Reservoir
- Jungle Trail
- Knight Rider Trail
- Battle Creek Falls
- Buffalo Peak
- Wardsworth Trail
- Pine Creek Nature Trail
- Grotto Falls
- Salt Creek Waterfall
- Box Canyon
- Gordon Creek Waterfall
- Furniture Draw
- Willis Creek
- Grovesnor Arch
- Devils Garden
- Pink Ledges Trail
- Copper Ridge Dino Trackway
- Mill Canyon Dinosaur Tracks
- Wilson Arch
- Lion’s Mouth Cave
- Hidden Haven Waterfall
- Cascade Falls
- Red Hollow Slot Canyon
32 MODERATE TRAILS:
We label trails “moderate” if they have a large incline or have a length more than 3 miles. These hikes are easy for teenagers but challenging for toddlers.
- Richard’s Hollow Waterfall
- Wind Cave
- Farmington Creek Waterfall
- Deuel Creek Waterfall
- The Living Room
- Stairs Gulch
- Lake Solitude
- Lake Mary & Martha
- Willow Heights
- Gloria Falls
- Cecret Lake
- Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge
- Ghost Falls
- Bloods Lake
- Bourbon Lake
- Wall Lake
- Ruth Lake
- Pleasant Grove “G”
- Scout Falls
- Timpanogos Falls
- Stewart Falls
- Upper Falls
- Big Springs Hollow
- Y Mountain
- Escalante Cross
- Ely Creek Falls
- Moonshine Arch
- Little Wild Horse Canyon
- Wildhorse Window
- Escalante Natural Bridge
- Lower Calf Creek Falls
- Bullion Falls
7 DIFFICULT TRAILS:
We didn’t want to include difficult trails on the list, but these are all trails that we did as a family. We found them to be difficult for many reasons for our family, but we enjoyed each of them, so we wanted to share the information with you.
- Lofty Lake Loop: This is a tough 1000 ft. climb at a high elevation.
- Shephard and Hoover Lakes: This trail has a steep drop to the lakes, so it’s a big climb back out.
- Moss Ledge Waterfall: This trail is short, but the climb is straight up through the river. It can be very dangerous for inexperienced hikers.
- Heugh’s Canyon: This waterfall has an extra steep climb.
- Horsetail Falls: Lots of people hike this trail, but we thought it was a difficult climb.
- Kanarraville Falls: This trail is mostly flat, but it’s long and through water, so it can be difficult if unprepared.
- Peek-a-Boo and Spooky Canyons: Difficult drive to this trail and it’s a tricky trail to navigate.
Family Friendly Trails in Utah
This list will continue to grow as we continue to find more family friendly hikes in Utah. We love suggestions, so leave any of your favorite trails in the comments. We use the Free AllTrails app to help us find directions to hikes or new ideas. Maybe it will help you, too. Happy Hiking!
I LOVE this, thank you so much! We have tried many of the hikes you have posted about (and other adventures), but it’s great to have them on a nice concise list. We love your detailed directions and information about each one. It helps us to select appropriate trails and know what to expect. We use your website not only to plan great family activities, but my teenage daughter uses it to plan dates as well!
Thank you so much for this kind comment! We appreciate followers who have stuck with us through the years!!