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Bell Canyon Reservoir trail scenery
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Bell Canyon Reservoir

A flexible reservoir hike with broad valley views and several good turnaround points.
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Approx. round trip2.3 milesApprox. elevation gain560 ftDifficultyEasy–ModerateRating★ 4.5

THE FAMILY READ

What to expect

A flexible reservoir hike with broad valley views and several good turnaround points.

KIDS' TRAIL EXPLORER

Turn this hike into a mission.

Bring a one-page activity sheet made specifically for Bell Canyon Reservoir. Kids can look for local nature clues, try three trail missions, learn a short trail story and draw their own map.

  • Sagebrush on an exposed slope
  • Gambel oak in a cooler pocket
  • A lizard warming on a rock