This week's Utah hike
This week’s Utah hike
BY STEVE BAKER Clipper Staff Writer
Red Butte Canyon Overlook, Salt Lake County
Red Butte Canyon is a protected, near pristine canyon east of the University of Utah. You can’t hike into this canyon, but you can enjoy views looking down into it. The trail starts on Colorow Drive and north of the Huntsman building. On your way up, stay on the trail that crosses the Shoreline Trail to the other side. This trail takes you into Georges Hollow. The trail follows the south drainage for about 1/2 mile and heads for the ridge above Georges Hollow. Follow the ridge to the first trail split for “The Living Room,” a Salt Lake Valley overlook with Flintstone furniture. It’s worth a visit before you continue to the overlook. As you continue up, the trail opens near the ridgeline and you see a trail split, go left for Red Butte Canyon Overlook. The trail follows the ridge spine, as you search for the perfect lunch spot above the canyon. Enjoy your day! Overlook 6,593 ft.
STEVE BAKER/Davis Clipper
Start 5,003 ft.
The sH ge Living Room Geor L IA TR
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Moderate 1,590 ft. 3.9 2 to 3 hours Yes No
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Difficulty Elevation gain Round-trip miles Hiking time Dogs allowed Trailhead restrooms
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A hiker walks the ridge above Red Butte Canyon.
P Huntsman building
Shoreline Trail
Big Beacon (Mt. Wire)
P Parking Other trails
Drive east on 800 South and take a left at Arpareen Drive. Turn right on Chipeta Way to Colorow Drive and turn right again. Drive past the Huntsman building and park on the road by the trail post.
BY STEVE BAKER Clipper Staff Writer
Red Butte Canyon Overlook, Salt Lake County
Red Butte Canyon is a protected, near pristine canyon east of the University of Utah. You can’t hike into this canyon, but you can enjoy views looking down into it. The trail starts on Colorow Drive and north of the Huntsman building. On your way up, stay on the trail that crosses the Shoreline Trail to the other side. This trail takes you into Georges Hollow. The trail follows the south drainage for about 1/2 mile and heads for the ridge above Georges Hollow. Follow the ridge to the first trail split for “The Living Room,” a Salt Lake Valley overlook with Flintstone furniture. It’s worth a visit before you continue to the overlook. As you continue up, the trail opens near the ridgeline and you see a trail split, go left for Red Butte Canyon Overlook. The trail follows the ridge spine, as you search for the perfect lunch spot above the canyon. Enjoy your day! Overlook 6,593 ft.
STEVE BAKER/Davis Clipper
Start 5,003 ft.
The sH ge Living Room Geor L IA TR
Dr.
Moderate 1,590 ft. 3.9 2 to 3 hours Yes No
row
Difficulty Elevation gain Round-trip miles Hiking time Dogs allowed Trailhead restrooms
Colo
Hike questions: [email protected]
ow
oll
A hiker walks the ridge above Red Butte Canyon.
P Huntsman building
Shoreline Trail
Big Beacon (Mt. Wire)
P Parking Other trails
Drive east on 800 South and take a left at Arpareen Drive. Turn right on Chipeta Way to Colorow Drive and turn right again. Drive past the Huntsman building and park on the road by the trail post.
