Hiking Trails & Parks in Utah
9,456 mapped trails and 1,295 parks across Utah. 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
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.