Beginner Hiking Trails in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
New to hiking in this city? We filtered the 256 mapped trails in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah down to those rated easy — capped at six miles for the routes with a mapped distance — 248 trails that prioritize a good first experience over mileage or elevation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best beginner hiking trail in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah?
19th Avenue (lower) is our top beginner pick in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah — easy difficulty, short and gentle enough for a first hike. 247 more beginner-friendly options are listed below.
What makes a trail beginner-friendly?
Easy OpenStreetMap difficulty classification (gentle terrain, well-marked, no technical sections) combined with a shorter distance — long enough to feel like a real hike, short enough to finish comfortably without prior conditioning.
Is hiking in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah good for beginners?
Yes — with 248 mapped easy, short trails, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah has more beginner-friendly options than a lot of areas get credit for.
How many beginner-friendly trails are there in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah?
248 of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah's 256 mapped trails are rated easy difficulty and six miles or under — see the full list below.