Really awesome little park. At first when you pull up, you think it's not very big, it it turns…read moreout there are some little trails down the hill and a creek to walk along. My family spent a great afternoon here. The playground itself is also well kept up and a lot of fun

I've loved this park since it opened. It's got a great playground and is so close to the creek. My…read moreonly complaint is that the water feature has not been working for a few years. My kids always loved that part. Overall, still one of my top parks in Bountiful.

4.75 mile hike with incredible views. This hike was a steady incline on the way up and all downhill…read moreon the way back. It took about 2.5 hours and was just over 1200ft in elevation gain. Would recommend early in the morning before it gets too hot!

This has two trailheads, so please note that the pin drop here on Yelp (as of today) is on the…read moreMillcreek Canyon side. If you're looking to hike to Desolation Lake, you can make it there on this trailhead, but it's the loooooong way. For the most direct way to Desolation Lake, you'll want the Beartrap Fork Trail #057, located one canyon to the south in Big Cottonwood Canyon, here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/beartrap-fork-trail-057-salt-lake-city Now that's settled, let's talk about the Desolation Trail. As alluded to above, this is actually quite a long trail that straddles the hump between Millcreek and Big Cottonwood Canyons. Arguably, the most popular section of the hike is here at the Millcreek side, as it delivers hikers a nifty vista after a few miles. First, find the trailhead by going east up Millcreek Canyon. You'll pass the series of Cub Scout and Boy Scout camps on the south side, and come to the Church Fork Picnic area on the north (left) side. Once you pass that, the South Box Elder Picnic Area appears on the south (right) and this is where the trailhead begins. The trailhead hosts a small pit toilet building but there is no available electricity or water, so bring your own before you arrive. There are a few small picnic tables on a first come-first served basis, as well as the Edmund Ellsworth picnic area, which can be reserved ahead of time. Begin the ascent behind the restrooms and you'll see a few signs to begin: first, note that the beginning of the hike is on private property. The Boy Scouts allow the public trail to cross the property, so be nice, and stay on trail. The other sign you see is a mileage indicator which reads: Salt Lake Valley Overlook 2 Thaynes Canyon 3 Porter Fk. Trail 8.5 Mill B North Fk. 9 Bowman Fk. 10.5 Dog Lake 16.5 Desolation Lake 18 Far and away, the most popular hike here is the Salt Lake Valley Overlook. Though marked at 2, it's arguably more like 2.2, making a nice but challenging 4.4 mile round trip activity. This is infinitely doable as an after-work hike in the long days of summer, and even in less illuminated conditions the trail is well worn and can be accomplished on days when you sneak out of the office early. Expect to see lots of traffic those first few miles. Also note that Millcreek Canyon is a popular spot for dog owners, and dogs are allowed on trails and offleash on odd-numbered days of the month. If pups ain't your thing, stick to even-numbered leash days, or skip to the south for the dog-prohibited Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons. The Salt Lake Valley Overlook is as far as I've taken the trail from Millcreek. On the other side, I've run around BCC, Dog Lake, and Desolation Lake as a younger fellow and trail is remarkably similar. Expect to find shorter but thick foliage in sunnier, lower elevations. As you rise or find shady sides of the canyon, you can find stands of pine and other evergreens. The flowers light up from early spring and take turns all season; scarlet gilia, lupine, the occasional mountain aster, Indian paintbrush, and many others. The trailhead sits at about 5750ft in elevation. Salt Lake Valley Overlook takes you to just over 7000ft. It's never technical, the trail is almost exclusively dirt (read: dusty in the summer) but it's a constant climb and can get the best of less-than-seasoned hikers. Still, it's a good choice if you have a healthy group. The full Desolation Trail (which, as far as I can tell, ends at Desolation Lake) maps out on paper to be 16 miles, but is listed at 18. The lake itself sits at just over 9200 ft, so you shouldn't be surprised that the Desolation Trail is a constant climb for over 6 miles before calming down and dropping to around 8800ft over the next 7 or so miles, reaching Dog Lake, dropping to around 8300, and then lifting back up over the 9K mark to reach the waters of Desolation. Here again, you're looking at high elevation forest, although never terribly thick, and a lot of shrub and deciduous groves. Pack plenty of water, even if you're just headed to the overlook. Some of it is exposed, and it's a pretty dry hike. Sunblock is a must, because no matter what time of day or season, you're going to pass stretches that are exposed. We're spoiled to have something like this, and all the other great trails, so close to us in SLC. the Salt Lake Valley Overlook is quite the sight, and that's just about 2 miles away. The whole journey -- one I've not completed in a continuous slog, to be clear -- is on my conquer list and a real treat for anyone looking to head for the hills on a summer day.

I was out for a walk recently. A very long walk along the Jordan River, and came upon Walden Park…read more It's right along that trail, and as we walked by, I was able to see what this spot is all about. It's not a huge park, but it does offer a variety of amenities for everyone--you can walk or bike along the path, there's a small playground for the kids, and a small pavilion to picnic or just hang out. I'm not sure when the official park begins. I just noticed on the map that it's drawn to be long and skinny along the parkway trail. It's just the trail on the southern part, and the action is more on the north side by 5300 S. The trail in most of this section is more wide open, with some larger trees here and there. In the summer, there will be a lot of sunshine and the pavilion will be your shade refuge.

We just wanted to find a quick playground for the kids to play at one day when they had a little…read moretoo much energy. There's some good open field space (suitable for soccer/football/frisbee) around the play equipment, and it's along the Jordan River Parkway trail, so it's well maintained. There is a covered area for events, and some BBQs for cooking which can be booked on a first come first served basis. Nothing extravagant, but great for stretching yours (and your little ones) legs.

It's a decent park to go for a walk or bike ride, but I wouldn't fish here. The lake is murky and…read morelittered with trash :( not a lot, but I still wouldn't trust eating the fish here... it's pretty though and right next to a bike trail

It's my favorite place to walk, a nice place to fish, and a friendly neighborhood lots of nature,…read moreand a good place for a family picnic and dog friendly

Not too far from the Utah Cultural Center, you'll find the Pioneer Crossing Regional Park-a modest…read morepark with a playground, restrooms and walking trail. I'll admit, it's not the most beautiful park in the valley, but as I do, I found some good in it regardless. The playground is located right next to the parking lot and there are a few trees that surround it. Depending on the time of day, you might find yourself in a bit of shade. The restrooms are right there, too, although they were locked when I visited around 5pm on a Monday afternoon. The Jordan River Trail walkway goes through this park, so there are marked paths for walking, jogging or biking. Some parts are shaded, but most of the path is not. There also appears to have been a fire at some point (controlled? I'm unsure) and there's a lot of charred vegetation that remains. There's a wobbly suspension bridge that takes you over the river. It's not too big, but if you're nervous about rickety bridges over water, maybe pick a different path.

Went to Antelope Island and spiral Jetty. both were beautiful and interesting and both had insane…read moreamount of flying bugs ... some biting and some not. flies, gnats, mosquitos, midges ect. I wore long pants though it was 100 degrees and bug spray which helped. We had around 20 flies in our car. Had thoughts of doing more walking around and trying different trails but the bug situation altered those plans. At the Jetty we let the drone do the exploring and we stayed besides the car swatting at bugs. I'm sure it would have been worse getting near the water and out in the brush. At antelope park they were bad at the causeway and everywhere around dusk. will include pics of the front of our car. but this lake is beautiful and great place to use the camera or drone.

It's an experience to stand down there whether it's full to its limit or the water is receded as it…read morehas recent years. The surprise for some people is the smell of it because it's the things that live in the water and then when they start to decay release a gas that's sort of poopy smelling. But all being sad if you look around, it is the most stunningly beautiful views you'll ever see being done at the lake and taking pictures that blue sky and blue water and white sands and white salt... Lots of white salt. To the to the state park there entry fee was $10 for the car. I felt like my money is worth out of it because it was a unique experience and if you're going to be in the Salt Lake City area, it's worth a drive down to see some of the better parts of the lake. Some can be a long drive like on the way to the northern part of the lake, but you go to the southern part of the lake and it's very close to the airport.

We took a scenic drive through the Canyon, and the views were absolutely stunning-towering cliffs,…read morewinding roads, and bursts of color all around. It's one of those drives that makes you want to pull over every few minutes just to take it all in. Unfortunately, pets aren't allowed on the trails, so we didn't get out to explore on foot. I still don't quite understand why dogs aren't welcome in beautiful places like this--Luna is incredibly well-behaved, and honestly, humans tend to leave more of a mess behind than most dogs do. Still, we respected the rules and enjoyed the sights from the car. I would have loved to hike to Donut Falls, but there was no way I was leaving Luna alone in the car--that felt far more dangerous than bringing her along. Even without hiking, the drive itself was worth it for the breathtaking scenery and peaceful atmosphere.

We started in this 15-mile scenic byway in Park City. There were scenic pull-ups with markings &…read morethe trains. It took us about an hour round trip. From the main road, this canyon narrows almost immediately into dramatic alpine scenery. We were over 8,000 ft, it was cold & there was snow. This 15-mile drive provides access to excellent hiking, fishing, picnicking, rock climbing & camping. Motorcyclists & bicycles were flying up & down the narrow windy roads, we saw a bad accident here. During the mid-1800s, Old West miners sought their fortune in gold & silver ore here. Remnants of old mines can be spotted from trails winding up the slopes. Located in the Uintah-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Big Cottonwood Canyon is home to Solitude & Brighton ski resorts. Both have full-service, year-round facilities. From Brighton there are several easy trails leading to various lakes, including Twin Lakes, Lake Mary, Lake Martha & Dog Lake.

Wildflowers already in bloom. Abundant wildlife (2 snakes!) Lots of happy pups today. It's a good…read morelife. PSA: But folks, pick up your damn trash.