Name: Olympus Hills Park Nature Trail
Address: 3090 E 4345 S, Salt Lake City, UT, 84124

A quick and easy nature trail that starts in a park. Good for kids, dogs, and anyone who can do stairs.

An easy, lightly trafficked nature route with beautiful valley and mountain views, a tiny bit of incline to get your heart going, and some lovely, well-maintained trails. The park area also has nice places for picnics or children to play on the playground.

**Local's recommendation:** A good, relaxing walk for the whole family.

**Details**

**Difficulty:** Easy

**Highest point:** 4938 ft

**Lowest point:** 4823 ft

**Best time of year:** Year round

**Safety information:** There are some mildly steep parts - if you're here in the winter, you may want YakTrax.

**Tips and suggestions:** More info at [AllTrails](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/olympus-hills-park).

**Roadbook**

There are two separate parking lots - each access the walking trail. Multiple trails wind through the nature section of the park - there really is no wrong turn.

- 3090 E 4345 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84124 - 0 mi
- Highest point, 4934 ft - 0.3 mi
- Lowest point, 4823 ft - 1 mi
- Loop - 1 mi

**How to Get There**

**Public transport:** Public-transport-friendly. Check routes and schedules at [www.ridetuta.com]()

**Parking:** Two free parking lots are available.

Olympus Hills Park Nature Trail

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All photos by Outdoor Project Contributor, John Badila

| **Pros:** Nice views. Fun scramble to summit. **Cons:** Steep. West-facing and exposed trail. **Congestion:** High **Preferable Season(s):** Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall **Day-Use/Parking Pass Required:** Not Required **Dogs allowed:** Yes | **Total Distance:** 7.00 mi (11.27 km) **Trailhead Elev.:** 4,966 ft (1,514 m) **Net Elev. Gain:** 4,060 ft (1,237 m) **Trail Uses:** Hiking **Trail type:** There-and-back |
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| **Pros:** Shady. Views. Long season. Easy access. **Cons:** Busy. Flat. **Congestion:** Moderate **Preferable Season(s):** Spring, Summer, Fall **Day-Use/Parking Pass Required:** General Day Use Fee ($3.00) **Dogs allowed?:** Yes | **Total Distance:** 14.00 mi (22.53 km) **Terrain Difficulty:** GREEN **Trailhead Elev.:** 5,345 ft (1,629 m) **Net Elev. Gain:** 1,309 ft (399 m) **Trail Uses:** Hiking, Biking **Trail type:** There-and-back |
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Mill Creek Pipeline Mountain Bike Trail via Rattlesnake Gluch

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