This a pretty easy trail with a gradual incline. I would say it's rocky in parts, but over all a…read morefantastic trail for beginners. You can hike all the way up to the falls, the trail meanders, which is nice. You can take your time enjoying the scenery or hike fast to get to the falls. Bikes are allowed on this trail, and there are a lot of them. I just which they would use etiquette when biking. Let hikers know you are about to pass them (give hikers a heads up) most of them time you can hear when a bike is approaching, but not always, especially these days with the river water rushing so fiercely it's hard to hear.

Personally, I think this trail is way to short from the Lisa Falls trailhead, but that is my kids…read morepreferred route, less than 0.5mi to the falls if you park at Lisa Falls trailhead. The falls is very pretty and unique. It's a very popular family hike since it's so short and easy. That said, my preferred route is to park at Temple Quarry/Little Cottonwood trailhead and hike up Little Cottonwood trail. You will get to a point where you cross a private drive, but the trail continues if you just keep going straight and follow the signs. Then, eventually, there is a split. Little Cottonwood trail continues to the right and another trail goes uphill to the left - this will take you to the main canyon road, where you can cross, and Lisa Falls trailhead is right there. I don't know the exact mileage because we went all the way up Little Cottonwood Trail, and then back down to the split and that's when we decided to check it out and find out where it went. Either way you go, the falls is great!

Wonderful intermediate family hike with a restroom at the entrance. We arrived late in the morning…read moreon Thursday and parking lot was packed with many people parked along the side of the road. The trail itself was challenging at the end since they are doing some trail repair but still doable with a 5 year old. The hike was worth the waterfall view.

I think I brought part of 7-Eleven with me after a quick pit stop there before the hike…read more This was one of the most interesting, fun, and confusing hikes I've done (early May). I didn't realize there'd still be so much snow, so I forgot long socks. It was sunny and in the high 70s, but I saw people hiking shirtless, in flip-flops with socks, shorts, snow gear, and even snowshoes. At that point, I gave up trying to figure out if I was doing it right and just went with it. Every step felt like a gamble. I had no clue what was under the snow or how deep it went. The trail is hard to follow with all the snow, so I recommend using the AllTrails app. My feet sank into snow that felt like a 7-Eleven slushy. I slipped on icy snow and even fell into a hole, but it was worth it, lol. Without snow, it's an easy hike. With snow, I'd consider it intermediate. It's -2 mi RT (3 hours with 1 hr break). You'll cross two small bridges (one with rails & one without). When you see the "Welcome to the Wasatch-Cache National Forest" sign, follow the water stream. It'll take you to Gloria Falls (~0.25 miles left). There's a parking lot and one restroom (separate stalls). parking was almost full when I got there late morning on a Thursday. I'd def come back when there's no snow to experience it differently.

There are some trails that you can start to wander on, and eventually find yourself at the end…read more This is likely not one of them-unless you are a long distance walker or really, REALLY dedicated to the trail. That's because this behemoth boasts 40 miles-running along the Jordan River. It's well marked and paved most of the way, so you'll have a hard time getting lost, as long as you stay on the trail. Depending on where you start your adventure, you may be able to find nearby parking. It's not so remote that you won't be able to safely ditch your car before hitting the trail. Who might you find out here? Well, for starters, there are people on foot. Lots of folks walking or running. I was also surprised to see plenty of bikers. I guess I was surprised just because the trail can be so hilly....and I have barely enough endurance to walk up the hill, slowly. Those bikers are hard core! I wouldn't think it would be good for motorized vehicles, although I did see plenty of open space that would be good for that, if it's allowed. I may see you out there some time. Or I probably won't-because even if we are both walking the trail, it's large enough that our paths may never cross.

This is an easy trail especially for people, and kids are starting out hiking…read more In order to get to this trail you need to start out at the Carolina Hills Trail Head. It's a short trail but it is perfect if you just want a quick hike. This year there are a lot of snake sightings, and a sign is actually posted at the front of the trail , but we didn't see any. With only a 308 elevation gain super easy for little kids. Shared with bikes along the way with separate downhill trails just for bikes. Which makes it nice.

Hot, No Shade, Buggy was today's hike. Left too late to miss the sun beating down on me…read more This is a nice beginner trail that is paved with bark. If you go to the end of the trail, it takes you to an off leash dog park. Dogs are welcome on this trail, but please keep them on a leash and pick their poop up and dispose of it properly. **Leave no trace #hikingbootsoverheels

This is it can be a moderate to advanced level trail depending on if you go off on the small…read moreinclined trails that branch off everywhere throughout the area. It's beautiful, you can see the mountains and the small valley at the base of the lone peak mountain from the trail. it's mainly bark pieces for a majority of the trail. *If u have a dog and put their poop in a bag then haul it out don't just leave it on the trail* Enjoy the beautiful areas we have and keep them clean so we can all enjoy them :)

Wow! Can't believe I've lived in Utah my entire life and never tried this easy, but beautiful hike!…read moreThanks to ChatGPT for recommending this hike me. Searched up easy, short winter hikes for solo hikers and this popped up, super glad it did! This hike is an absolute must try if you live in Utah county. It is just 1.3 miles round-trip and only took about 15 minutes to get up to the frozen waterfall. The waterfall was absolutely beautiful, all of the ice crystals and trees were stunning. It is pretty slippery this time of year so I would bring hiking poles or hiking boots that have good traction so that you can get down to the waterfall. I unfortunately wore the wrong shoes so I couldn't go all the way down. Would've broke my assWill definitely be doing this again, it's nice that it's so close and such a short easy hike for the winter time!

On Monday, April 7, 2025 (Yesterday), I decided to take advantage of the warmer weather and hike at…read moreBattle Creek Falls. Parking lot: Free Size: Small Bathroom: Yes Men and women Toilet: Regular; water-based. From the parking lot to the waterfall, took 15 minutes, give or take. The trail is slightly incline, some parts more, than others and since I haven't worked out in the past few months, I was slightly out of breath, but nothing extreme before the waterfall. Moreover, there is also a path down to the waterfall, with a log to sit on, and taken in the beautiful waterfall. If one decides to go further up, the path does continue on top of the waterfall, right hand side. This trail is easy and no way of getting lost to the water fall. In additon, If you're looking for more beyond the waterfall, there is a much smaller one shortly ahead, but after that, there is not much to see. A lot of snow and mud, and dry plants. And after the second smaller waterfall, the trail does get challenging because it's all uphill. Unfortunately, I did not make it to the meadows. I came across two hikers who said they did go to meadows and it was ugly right now. I wanted to see for myself and on the way there, the path itself was very ugly, muddy and dry. Henced, I turned back. Overall, family friendly, easy hike, and make sure to bring a hat because a lot of the trail after the waterfall is direct sunlight, no shade.

The trailhead starts in the Timpooneke campground parking lot in American Fork Canyon. The cost is…read more$6 per car. You can pay at the parking lot- there are self-pay envelopes. If you don't have cash, like us, we stopped at the little guard shack at the mouth of AF canyon on our way out and paid. We hiked to the summit August 1 2018. Weather was perfect. We started the trailhead at 5AM and made the summit around 8:30. We hiked quite quickly and large groups or inexperienced hikers would definitely take longer. Average is around 4 1/2 hours to reach the summit. We took 3 liters of water each and it was more than enough. If it had been warmer we may have needed more- but we were back to our car by noon. The hike down took about 2 1/2 hours. We had read that it normally takes a little longer. We also took snacks- which were needed! Snickers bars and peanut m&ms were perfect. The hike wasn't technically difficult so much as just long. It definitely takes endurance. It's not for the faint of heart. I'd recommend being in good physical shape- 7.2 miles each way. The views were breathtaking. Only the last mile from the saddle to the tippy top had some scary heights. If you're afraid of heights, the last mile will be a little nerve wracking. However, it wasn't incredibly dangerous. I'm not a risk taker and I felt pretty safe. It got a little hot on the way down. I wouldn't recommend starting much later than 5am because it can start to get pretty hot as the day goes on and you'll be tired . And the top of the summit can be quite cold in the morning. I had a sweatshirt with me and was grateful for it!

I've been mountain biking in Yellow Fork Canyon for several years and really enjoy riding here. The…read moretrails are much quieter than Corner Canyon across the valley, and the farther up you ride, the less likely you are to encounter other people. You will occasionally see horses, so it's good to stay alert, but most of the traffic tends to be hikers. The gamble oak is especially beautiful during the autumn months, though Yellow Fork is scenic and enjoyable year-round. It's a great option if you're looking for peaceful riding and some space to yourself. Yellow Fork can also be accessed from the nearby Butterfield Canyon trail system if you're looking for alternative routes or want to extend your ride.

This is an easy trail for families with small children, with an easy 1.4 mile loop trail at a mild…read more154 ft elevation gain. This is a busy trail with a small parking lot. Lots of trees and wild life. Love hearing the woodpecker on our walk. Could never find which tree he was in though. Lots of horses on the trail. I would rather encounter horses than mountain bikes. Today was my first time walking this trail I'm going to come back when I can hike the other longer trails nearby.