THE FAMILY TRAIL ATLAS
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Compare 37 family trails across Utah by region, distance and difficulty—with official planning sources and the practical parent notes that make the outing work.37 family hikes ready to compare
Southern Utah · Cedar Breaks National Monument ★ 4.7
Alpine Pond Loop Trail
A figure-eight trail through forest and meadows with a one-mile family option or a full two-mile loop past Alpine Pond.1–2 miles Approx. round tripVaries Approx. gainModerate Difficulty
Wasatch Front · Sandy foothills ★ 4.5
Bell Canyon Reservoir
A flexible reservoir hike with broad valley views and several good turnaround points.2.3 miles Approx. round trip560 ft Approx. gainEasy–Moderate Difficulty
Northern Utah · Golden Spike National Historical Park ★ 4.7
Big Fill Loop Trail
A gentle loop on the original Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroad grades, with hand-built cuts, fills and trestle remains to investigate.1.5 miles Approx. round tripMinimal Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Wasatch Front · Draper foothills ★ 4.6
Bonneville Shoreline – Hidden Valley
Rolling foothill trail with broad valley views and a wild, open feel.3.4 miles Approx. round trip680 ft Approx. gainModerate Difficulty
Northern Utah · Antelope Island State Park ★ 4.7
Buffalo Point Trail
A short climb to rounded boulders and panoramic views over the Great Salt Lake.0.8 mile Approx. round trip248 ft Approx. gainEasy–Moderate Difficulty
Southern Utah · Zion National Park ★ 4.8
Canyon Overlook Trail
A short sandstone trail to a dramatic overlook above Pine Creek Canyon.1.0 mile Approx. round trip163 ft Approx. gainModerate Difficulty
Central Utah · Capitol Reef National Park ★ 4.8
Capitol Gorge Trail
An easy walk through a narrow gorge past historic inscriptions and pioneer-era names.2.0 miles Approx. round trip80 ft Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Wasatch Front · Little Cottonwood Canyon ★ 4.8
Cecret Lake
A compact alpine adventure known for wildflowers, granite peaks and a beautiful lake.1.8 miles Approx. round trip465 ft Approx. gainModerate Difficulty
Moab · Dead Horse Point State Park ★ 4.9
Dead Horse Point Overlook Trail
A short accessible path from the parking area to a sweeping Colorado River canyon overlook.0.1 mile Approx. round tripMinimal Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Wasatch Front · Sandy ★ 4.6
Dimple Dell Nature Park
A broad natural corridor with flexible loops, bridges and room to wander.2–6 miles Approx. round tripVaries Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Wasatch Front · Big Cottonwood Canyon ★ 4.8
Donut Falls
A shaded canyon favorite with creek scenery and a memorable waterfall destination.3.5 miles Approx. round trip531 ft Approx. gainModerate Difficulty
Moab · Arches National Park ★ 4.9
Double Arch Trail
A short, broad route into the base of two joined sandstone arches, with an easy turnaround before any rock scrambling.0.6 mile Approx. round tripGentle Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Wasatch Front · Salt Lake City foothills ★ 4.6
Ensign Peak
A short climb with a huge panoramic payoff over the city and Great Salt Lake.1.0 mile Approx. round trip374 ft Approx. gainEasy–Moderate Difficulty
Wasatch Front · Cottonwood Heights ★ 4.7
Ferguson Canyon Lower Trail
A wooded canyon trail with creek crossings and a choose-your-own-distance feel.2.2 miles Approx. round trip620 ft Approx. gainModerate Difficulty
Eastern Utah · Dinosaur National Monument ★ 4.8
Fossil Discovery Trail
A fossil-focused route between the Quarry Visitor Center and Quarry Exhibit Hall with real dinosaur bones visible in the rock.2.4 miles Approx. round trip200 ft Approx. gainModerate Difficulty
Southern Utah · Kodachrome Basin State Park ★ 4.7
Grand Parade Trail
A scenic basin-floor walk among Kodachrome’s colorful cliffs and stone spires, with very little climbing and plenty to notice along the way.1.5 miles Approx. round tripMinimal Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Moab · Canyonlands National Park ★ 4.9
Grand View Point Trail
A dramatic canyon-edge walk from a paved first viewpoint to a second panorama across the White Rim, The Maze and distant mountains.1.8 miles Approx. round trip73 ft Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Central Utah · Capitol Reef National Park ★ 4.8
Hickman Bridge Trail
A varied climb to a 133-foot natural bridge, with Fremont River views, desert geology and a memorable walk beneath the span.1.8 miles Approx. round trip400 ft Approx. gainModerate Difficulty
Southern Utah · Snow Canyon State Park ★ 4.8
Jenny’s Canyon Trail
A short sandy route into a small sculpted slot canyon with a bonus overlook spur.0.5 mile Approx. round tripMinimal Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Wasatch Front · Murray ★ 4.5
Jordan River Parkway – Winchester Park
A flat, paved river path with an easy playground-and-walk combination.1–5 miles Approx. round tripMostly flat Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Wasatch Front · Big Cottonwood Canyon ★ 4.9
Lake Blanche
A strenuous climb to dramatic alpine lakes beneath Sundial Peak.6.8 miles Approx. round trip2,700 ft Approx. gainHard Difficulty
Wasatch Front · Big Cottonwood Canyon ★ 4.7
Lake Mary
A steady high-elevation climb from Brighton to a scenic watershed lake surrounded by summer wildflowers.2.0 miles Approx. round trip720 ft Approx. gainModerate Difficulty
Moab · Arches National Park ★ 4.9
Landscape Arch Trail
A gentle Devils Garden route to one of the world’s longest natural rock spans.1.8 miles Approx. round trip40 ft Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Wasatch Front · Little Cottonwood Canyon ★ 4.6
Lisa Falls
A tiny trail with a big family payoff: granite walls, shade and a seasonal waterfall.0.3 mile Approx. round trip95 ft Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Wasatch Front · Downtown Salt Lake City ★ 4.7
Memory Grove & Freedom Trail
A streamside city walk that quickly feels removed from downtown.2.5 miles Approx. round trip320 ft Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Moab · Canyonlands National Park ★ 4.8
Mesa Arch Trail
A compact loop to a stone arch perched above a vast canyon panorama.0.6 mile Approx. round trip56 ft Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Southern Utah · Bryce Canyon National Park ★ 4.8
Mossy Cave Trail
A short streamside trail to a grotto and waterfall beneath orange hoodoos.0.8 mile Approx. round trip150 ft Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Southeastern Utah · Natural Bridges National Monument ★ 4.8
Owachomo Bridge Trail
A short descent from the rim to the base of a remarkably thin natural bridge, with a large scenic payoff in half a mile.0.5 mile Approx. round trip188 ft Approx. gainModerate Difficulty
Southern Utah · Zion National Park ★ 4.9
Pa’rus Trail
A paved Virgin River route with broad Zion views and the park’s most flexible family access.3.5 miles Approx. round trip50 ft Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Southern Utah · Escalante Petrified Forest State Park ★ 4.7
Petrified Forest Trail
A short but steep mesa loop through colorful deposits of petrified wood and broad views over Wide Hollow Reservoir.1.0 mile Approx. round trip200 ft Approx. gainModerate-Strenuous Difficulty
Eastern Utah · Red Fleet State Park ★ 4.8
Red Fleet Dinosaur Trackway
A rolling sandstone route to more than 200-million-year-old dinosaur tracks near the reservoir shore.3.0 miles Approx. round tripRolling Approx. gainModerate Difficulty
Southern Utah · Zion National Park ★ 4.9
Riverside Walk
A mostly paved walk from the Temple of Sinawava beside the Virgin River to the start of The Narrows.2.2 miles Approx. round trip57 ft Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Wasatch Front · Sandy foothills ★ 4.6
Rocky Mouth Waterfall
A short foothill climb to a shady waterfall tucked into a rocky canyon.0.8 mile Approx. round trip282 ft Approx. gainEasy–Moderate Difficulty
Wasatch Front · Big Cottonwood Canyon ★ 4.8
Silver Lake Boardwalk
An accessible alpine loop with water, mountain views and frequent wildlife sightings.0.9 mile Approx. round trip45 ft Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Southern Utah · Bryce Canyon National Park ★ 4.8
Sunset to Sunrise Trail
A paved rim walk connecting two classic amphitheater viewpoints with almost no climbing.1.0 mile Approx. round trip40 ft Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Central Utah · Goblin Valley State Park ★ 4.7
Three Sisters Trail
A tiny out-and-back to one of Goblin Valley’s most recognizable sandstone formations.0.3 mile Approx. round tripMinimal Approx. gainEasy Difficulty
Central Utah · American Fork Canyon ★ 4.8
Timpanogos Cave Trail
A steep paved climb through layers of geologic history to the entrance of the Timpanogos Cave system, with sweeping canyon and valley views.3.0 miles Approx. round trip1,100 ft Approx. gainStrenuous Difficulty
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