Hiking Trails & Parks in Utah
9,456 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 1,295 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Utah. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Utah
Utah has 9,456 mapped hiking trails and 1,295 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 40 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 40 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Utah
A spatially-sampled view of 256 trail and park locations across Utah’s counties.
Utah Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 40 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Utah
Parks & Campgrounds in Utah
Longest Trails in Utah
Curated Guides for Utah
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Utah?
Yes — we have 9,456 mapped hiking and walking trails in Utah, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Utah?
Angels Landing Trail near Springdale is rated expert — the toughest classification among Utah's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Utah for families?
ADT - Colorado C - Q - Seg 6 near Mesa is one of the best family picks in Utah — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Utah?
Each of the 9,456 trails in Utah has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Utah?
Utah has 1,295 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (344 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Utah?
Yes — 165 of Utah's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is SOLDIER CREEK with 170 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Hiking guides & rankings for Utah
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Utah, Ranked
Utah's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Tobias MrzykUtah's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Utah trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Utah
Ten gentle, well-marked Utah trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Utah
Utah's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Utah
Federal parks and recreation areas in Utah ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in Utah: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Utah's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.