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    Hikes/United States/Utah/Salt Lake City

    Bonneville Shoreline Trail Loop

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    Easy
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    0.5-1h
    Distance
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    2.3 km
    Elevation
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    55 m
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    The Bonneville Shoreline Trail Loop is an easy hike along the University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City. This trail is family-friendly and a good choice for hikers of all ages and abilities. Dogs are also allowed on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Loop but must be kept on leash at all times.

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    Route Description for Bonneville Shoreline Trail Loop

    The Bonneville Shoreline Trail Loop is an easy hike in Salt Lake City. This trail can get quite hot in the summer months, so lather on the sunscreen, wear a good sunhat and bring more water than you think you’ll need if you are heading out at that time of year. This trail is family-friendly and appropriate for kids of all ages. Dogs are allowed to join you on this trail as well but must be kept on leash for the duration of their hike. The Bonneville Shoreline Trail Loop is a beautiful little circuit that makes for a great morning walk or a relaxing study break.

    From the boundary gate along Red Butte Canyon Road, follow the road southwest, then turn northwest along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail: University of Utah Section. Continue along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail for 1.2 km before turning southeast and heading back to the boundary gate where you began.

    If you are looking for more to explore in the area, check out the Red Butte Canyon Overlook Trail nearby.

    Getting to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Loop Trailhead

    This hike begins at the boundary gate along Red Butte Canyon Road, on the northwest edge of Red Butte Gardens in Salt Lake City.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      No

    • When to do

      Year-round

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Circuit

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