Mountainous hiking trails are remarkably close to Salt Lake City. One example is Neff’s Canyon trail; its trailhead is shown on the map below, right at the east edge of the Salt Lake City suburbs.

The trail is steep, ascending 3562 feet over its 3.5-mile length. For my first visit, on January 9, I only ventured a mile up the trail, and climbed 700 feet according to my Garmin. This first mile seemed steep to me, but the further 2.5 miles are even steeper.

The trailhead of Neff’s Canyon Trail

Near the trailhead the dominant trees are Scrub Oak, only a mile up the trail White Firs have taken over.

Dramatic view of mountainous geology seen from the trail.
From the trail you can look down on Salt Lake City and see the Oquirrh Mountains in the distance.
Another view of Salt Lake City and the Oquirrh Mountains to the west.

Published by jimr77

Recently retired, loving life in northern Minnesota

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