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 wildflower viewing. This list came from ideas from our followers, so thank you. We have hiked some of these trails, but we are working on this list, too! These are trails that are enjoyed by families and kids (there are a few long ones). If we missed a really great hike, leave a comment or send us an email: info@utahsadventurefamily.com
Hikes in the Foothills (May to early June)
The foothills begin blooming in early May. The bright yellow arrowleaf balsamroot are the first to bloom and fill the hills. Other colors are added soon. Once Spring hits, if you are looking for a great trail, check out these Wildflower Hikes.
- Ensign Peak: Salt Lake City
- Wild Rose Trail: North Salt Lake
- Vista Ridge Trail: Alpine
- Three Falls Trail: Alpine
- Living Room: Salt Lake City
- Blackridge, Sidewinder, and Diamondback Loop: Herriman
- Avenues Twin Peaks: Salt Lake City
Hikes in the mountains (mid June through July)
The mountain wildflowers take a little longer to bloom because of all that snow. Depending on the location, some of these trails begin blooming in mid June, while others are better in mid July. We usually check on a hiking app in the comments section to see what everyone is saying about the hike to make sure the flowers are blooming.
- Cecret Lake: Little Cottonwood Canyon
- Willow Heights: Big Cottonwood Canyon
- Brighton Lakes: Big Cottonwood Canyon
- Albion Basin: Little Cottonwood Canyon
- Buffalo Peak: Provo Canyon
- Fehr Lake: Mirror Lake Highway
- Tony Grove: Logan Canyon
- Limber Pine Trail: Logan Canyon
- Alpine Pond Loop: Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Paper Airplane Trail: Powder Mountain
- Lake Solitude: Big Cottonwood Canyon
- Green Pond Trail: Snowbasin
- Mount Timpanogos: Alpine Loop–this one is not super family-friendly, but the wildflowers are beautiful up there!
Poppy Fields
The poppy fields are a little different from the wildflower hikes in Utah, but they are amazing spots to enjoy flowers. There are two fields of poppies to visit in Utah. The Alpine field generally blooms the last week of May and only last about 2 weeks depending on the heat. The Mantua field blooms around mid June. Use our post for directions and details about visiting both of these spots. Please DON’T pick or trample the poppies!
Festivals
There are quite a few festivals where you can enjoy a lot of wildflowers, guided hikes, classes, and more.
- Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point: April to May in Lehi. The Tulip Festival is a great way to start Apring and enjoy the 900,000 bulbs planted throughout the garden.
- Wildflower Festival at Cedar Breaks: first or second week of July. Fee for visiting Cedar Breaks.
- Wasatch Wildflower Festival: Mid July in the Cottonwood Ski areas. Different days in different locations. Registration is free, but required if you’d like to attend.
Find some time to enjoy the wildflower hikes in Utah. It is amazing to walk through all of the gorgeous colors. Enjoy!
