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Difficulty
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Moderate
Elevation
This reflects the total elevation gained throughout this route as measured by the GPS file. This includes all ascents and descents, and is higher than what is quoted in most route guides, which simply measure the distance between the starting-point and high-point of the route.
347 m
Distance
This reflects the return distance of this route as measured by the GPS file.
7.1 km
Duration
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2-3h
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City Creek to Valley View Ridge Trail Route Guide

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The City Creek to Valley View Ridge Trail is a fantastic route in City Creek Park. This trail is popular with day hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers. From the City Creek to Valley View Ridge Trail, hikers will earn beautiful, panoramic views of the Salt Lake Valley.

Route Description for City Creek to Valley View Ridge Trail

The City Creek to Valley View Ridge Trail is a fantastic hike in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a multi-use trail that is very popular with mountain bikers. When hiking, be sure to keep your eyes and ears open and allow bikes to pass you by. There is very little shade along this route so be sure to lather on the sunscreen, wear a good sunhat, and bring more water than you think you’ll need on this hike, especially if you are hiking at the peak of summer. The views along the City Creek to Valley View Ridge Trail are gorgeous. We recommend heading out on this trail in the early evening to catch the sunset over the Salt Lake Valley.

From the trailhead, follow the 19th avenue (lower) trail on the east bank of City Creek for 1.5 km, then use the Meadow Trail to connect with the Bonneville Shoreline Trail: Valleyview section. Follow the Bonneville Shoreline Trail for about 1.6 km before cutting north to a viewpoint.

Take a rest at the viewpoint, then turn around and follow your footsteps back to the trailhead where you began.

Getting to the City Creek to Valley View Ridge Trail Trailhead

The City Creek to Valley View Ridge Trail begins at the north end of Bonneville Boulevard in Salt Lake City.

Route Information for City Creek to Valley View Ridge Trail

  • Backcountry Campground:

    No

  • When to do:

    May to September

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes - On Leash

  • Family friendly:

    Older Children only

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Moderate

  • Route Type:

    Out and back

City Creek to Valley View Ridge Trail Elevation Graph

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