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Hiking in Northern Utah: find your next outing

One outing. Just the right one.

Compare the 10 hiking trails in Northern Utah by duration, level and access.

By François Dumaine · updated January 30, 2026

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Hiking in Northern Utah

Our favourites in Northern Utah

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Hiking trails in Northern Utah

10 trails: our 3 favourites above, then 6 more

Before you go

Access & booking

1 of our 10 trails is free.

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Season & conditions

Trails can close or change with the season: thaw, snow, maintenance. Each trail page links to the site manager, who publishes closures.

Our practical tips

With your dog

Allowed on 1 of our 10 trails, to be confirmed for 9 more.

Our practical tips

Counts based on our 10 trails in Northern Utah; details and sources are on each trail page.

Frequently asked questions

How many hiking trails are there in Northern Utah?

We list 10: 6 easy, 2 hard and 2 without a listed level.

Which hike should I start with in Northern Utah?

Among the 6 easy trails, start with Mormon Pioneer Trail (0.8 km, 10 min), Blacksmith Fork (1.6 km, 25 min) and South Rim (2.6 km, 40 min). Each trail page gives the duration, the level and the access conditions.

Where can I walk with my dog in Northern Utah?

Dogs are allowed on 1 of our 10 trails, including Powder Mountain. For 9 more, the information is not confirmed: check the site's rules.

Which outings are free in Northern Utah?

1 of 10 trails is free: Powder Mountain. Each trail page gives the fee when there is one.

How do I check conditions before I go?

Each trail page links to the site manager's website (park, municipality, reserve), which publishes closures and rules. During the thaw and after heavy rain, some trails may be closed.

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