The Rock Canyon Trail is a super popular trailhead in Provo, but unfortunately the trail is pretty steep for kids and young families. We are so excited that there is now an interpretive trail at this trailhead perfect for families to enjoy. The Rock Canyon Interpretive Tail is mostly flat, easy, and you can choose how far you’d like to walk. If you want to enjoy a quick hike in the shadow of the Provo mountains, add this one to your list.
The Rock Canyon Interpretive Trail has three different loops for you to try. Each loop is a little bit longer, so if you want to keep it short, you can just walk one loop. Or you can walk all three by following the signs through the different trails. The rock loop talks about the geology of the area, and the plant and animal loops talk about the flora and fauna that you might see at the mouth of Rocky Canyon. We walked all three loops and it was only 0.4 miles, so it’s not very far at all.
We love the interpretive signs and learning more about the area. The mountain views cannot be beat here. They are so beautiful. The trail is easy and all gravel. It would be tricky to push wheels on this, but most people could walk since it is flat. There isn’t a ton of shade since the trees are more of the scrub oak. We recommend hiking in the morning or evening during the summer to avoid that direct sun.
This trail is a nice addition to the Rock Canyon trailhead. You will also find a fun rock to climb, seating, and restrooms at the trailhead. One day we will hike further along the trail. The Rock Canyon Interpretive Trail is a great toddler friendly hike, so we are adding it to our 25 Easy Toddler Hikes in Utah list. And if you are looking for something really fun that is close by this trail for your kids, check out Rock Canyon Park.
