Farmington Canyon - Hike and Mountain Bike near Farmington, Utah
611 Farmington Creek Trail, Farmington, UT 84025, USA,Farmington,Utah
40.9930547, -111.8888319
0.9 miles N of Farmington, Utah
Address: 611 Farmington Creek Trail, Farmington, UT 84025, USA
GPS: 40°59'35.0"N 111°53'19.8"W
Maps | Directions
State: Utah
Trail Length: 7.50 miles
Trail Type: Out & Back
MTB Trail Type: 4x4 Trail
Hike Difficulty: Intermediate
Elevation Gain: 1883 feet
Trails/Routes: 6.4 mi

Waterfalls Trails Rocks Wildflowers Bicycles

Hike and Mountain Bike

Farmington Canyon is a gorgeous location to explore during all four seasons of the year, but the prime months for visiting are April through October. The dusty Skyline Drive long is along a gravel road and very bumpy to drive up. It is closed for cars during the winter months. The road connects Farmington to Bountiful thus providing access to Francis Peak, Bountiful Peak as well as the Smith Lakes.

The colors of the leaves within the canyon are incredibly vibrant throughout the year, especially in autumn. Farmington Canyon is a great place to take a bumpy yet beautiful car ride, to go camping, trail running or enjoy a scenic walk. The Farmington Creek Trail includes rocks to climb over as well as stream crossings and does not have much shade covering. Farmington Canyon provides an incredible view of Kaysville and the Great Salt Lake.

The Sunset campground, composed of 16 sites, is located on the Farmington side, 3.6 miles from the pavement is on the ridge of the canyon. Located further up the canyon is the Bountiful Peak campground which has 21 sites. Located at the bottom of the canyon is Farmington Pond which is another place to visit and includes picnic tables and a paved trail.

1.1K Edited by nicole97

Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.

Read More

Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

Read More
  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Farmington, Utah

  1. Head west on E State St toward Main St (36 ft)
  2. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Main St (0.7 mi)
  3. Turn right onto 600 N (0.1 mi)
  4. Turn left onto N 100 E/Farmington Canyon Rd/N Skyline Dr (0.2 mi)
  5. Turn left onto Farmington Pond Rd (0.1 mi)
  6. Turn left to stay on Farmington Pond Rd (0.2 mi)
or

From SLC head north on I-15 and take exit 324 and turn right at the light. Follow it as it turns in to Main Street, then turn left onto 600 North. Turn left on Farmington Canyon Rd. Drive 1.6 miles along Farmington Canyon Road. This road is narrow, so drive slow and watch out for runners, bikers, and ATVs also using this road. Right where the pavement ends is a pullout on the right side of the road. This is the trailhead parking. The trail starts to the NW of the parking lot. There are no restrooms and no fees to use this trail. Courtesy of girlonahike.com

to add photos & videos and suggest edits

Guest Review/Comments

/5
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

nicole97

5/1/18 11:03 pm 3/10/18
Running and hiking up Farmington Canyon is always an incredible time. I especially enjoy all the leaves in autumn.
Reply 1
Edit Review Delete Review
Reply Cancel
Bountiful Peak via Farmington Canyon drone by Justin McFarland

Trails

Distance ?

6.4 miles

Elevation Gain ?

2,024 feet

Real Ascent ?

2,407 feet

Real Descent ?

383 feet

Avg Grade (3°)

6%

Grade (-11° to 16°)

-20% to 29%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.

Other Mountain Bike Trails and Hiking Trails Nearby

Add Location 0.7-2.0 mi

Farmington Creek trail

Farmington, Utah

0.4 miles SW

The Farmington Creek trail is a unique pathway that allows access to many different points of interest such as; Farmington pond, Lagoon, and Farmington Station mall. the Farmington pond route is...

Hike, Mountain Bike, Skateboard

skateboard Skateboard Park

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

hike Hiking Trail

1.8 mi

Gailey Trail At Nicholls Park (Nicholls Hollow)

Kaysville, Utah

2.8 miles NW

The shady Gailey Trail at Nicholls Park (also known as Bair Creek or Nicholls Hollow) is perfect for walking, running, and enjoying the fresh air of nature all four seasons of the...

Hike, Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

hike Hiking Trail

Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Layton Section

Kaysville, Utah

3.8 miles N

This trail has some great singletrack and pretty good variety for being so close to town. There are open, exposed areas, narrow and twisty through the trees, and even a couple spooky...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Parrish Canyon Trail

Centerville, Utah

5.0 miles S

Parrish Canyon Trail goes long the Wasatch Mountains; from the top of the mountain, this trail has beautiful views of Salt Lake City from a distance and interconnects with the Barnard Creek. It's...

Hike, Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

hike Hiking Trail

Adams Canyon Waterfall

Layton, Utah

5.2 miles N

A great hike that is moderate in difficulty, but also provides a sense of adventure to hikers who love climbing rocks and seeing majestic waterfalls.

Hike

hike Hiking Trail

Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve

Layton, Utah

8.0 miles NW

Beautiful scenery with great trails that are close to the shoreline of the Great Salt Lake. Great for any skill level or just a leasurly walk on a beautiful day. 

Hike, Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

hike Hiking Trail

Mueller Park Trail

Bountiful, Utah

9.3 miles S

The Mueller Park Trail is a great year-round trail that's almost right off the road. It's considered moderate difficulty. It's a gradual grade with beautiful views. It's a popular...

Cross-country Ski, Hike, Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

hike Hiking Trail

cross-country ski Cross Country Ski Trail

Wild Rose Trailhead Park

North Salt Lake, Utah

11.5 miles S

The Wild Rose trail park has several trails with varying uphill and downhill portions. There are a few single track routes taht are good for early intermediate riders, and a more technical...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Needles

Ogden, Utah

13.9 miles N

2004 is Snowbasin's official "kick off" year for summer activities, and they have done an outstanding job building, marking and maintaining their network of trails! The trails are all...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

4.7 mi

Bonneville Shoreline Trail

Salt Lake City, Utah

14.0 miles S

Bonneville Shoreline Trail is a great place for hiking, biking, and trail running. It stretches from North Salt Lake to Parley's Canyon. The trail follows the shoreline of ancient Lake...

Hike, Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

hike Hiking Trail

Bonneville Shoreline Trail, Ogden, UT, USA

Ogden, Utah

14.6 miles N

Backpack, Hike, and Mountain Bike near Ogden, Utah

Backpack, Hike, Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

hike Hiking Trail

backpack Backpacking Trail

Bobsled Trail

Salt Lake City, Utah

15.0 miles S

The Bobsled Trail is a famous, fast-paced biking trail that will keep your heart racing and send you flying over your handlebars if you're not vigilant. It extends from the Bonneville...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Snowbasin Resort

Ogden, Utah

15.0 miles N

Snowbasin Resort's singletrack biking trails provide 26 miles of riding that connect to additional Forest Service Trails creating up to 50 miles of mountain biking enjoyment! Snowbasin Resort...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Riverdale Parkway

Ogden, Utah

15.3 miles N

Take the paved trail to the south, and after the Frisbee Golf course there is a lot of single track network trails to ride.   You'll feel close to nature while still being close...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Sardine Peak Loop

Ogden, Utah

15.5 miles N

This is a real great loop. This climbs up about 2.5 miles on Coldwater Overlook Trail where the trail cuts back to the left or out to the right climbing toward Sardine Peak. Heading...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Coldwater Canyon Overlook

Ogden, Utah

15.5 miles N

Very scenic and fairly easy out and back. The view at the top overlooking Ogden canyon is spectacular! Bombing the downhill on the return trip can be a blast, but only if you're not...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Bonneville Shoreline Trail - Northern Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City, Utah

16.0 miles S

The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is a series of trails along the slope of the Wasatch Mountains where the old shoreline of Lake Bonneville met the hills. Good aerobic ride. Can be...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Bonneville Shoreline Ogden South Of 12th

Ogden, Utah

16.3 miles N

The most popular trail in Ogden with lots of runners, hikers, bikers, etc. Great for pre and post season but too hot during the summer unless you ride early morning. Most of it is...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

Green Pond Loop

Huntsville, Utah

17.0 miles N

Greenpond is the busiest trail in the snow basin network so check your speed or you'll be running over families hiking with kids and giving us bikers a bad rep. I like doing this trail...

Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

16.6 mi

Antelope Island Figure 8

Layton, Utah

17.2 miles W

The vistas are awesome, the rock formations are beautiful, and the silence is something you don\\'t experience much these days. You WILL feel like you are on another planet when you are in the...

Hike, Mountain Bike, Snowshoe

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

hike Hiking Trail

snowshoe Snowshoe Trail

More Similar Arenas Near Farmington Canyon:

Mountain Bike Trails Hiking Trails Things to Do

Nearby Campsites

Add Location

Holbrook Trailhead

Bountiful, Utah

8.0 miles S

airsoft feaild woth bunkers 

Airsoft, Backpack, Camp, Paintball, Snowshoe

paintball Paintball Field

airsoft Airsoft Field

camp Campsite

snowshoe Snowshoe Trail

backpack Backpacking Trail

5.6 mi

Antelope Island Lakeside Trail

Syracuse, Utah

17.9 miles W

The Lakeside Trail is a kid-friendly trail with great views and many bugs. This is a gorgeous scenic hike winding around part of the Great Salt Lake. The trail on Antelope Island that runs about...

Camp, Hike, Horseback

hike Hiking Trail

camp Campsite

horseback Horseback Trail

Antelope Island State Park

Syracuse, Utah

18.5 miles W

Located just 41 miles north of Salt Lake City, Antelope Island State Park encompasses a vast selection of outdoor activities and spectacular scenery providing a peaceful nature experience. Experience...

Backpack, Camp, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

hike Hiking Trail

camp Campsite

horseback Horseback Trail

backpack Backpacking Trail

2.9 mi

Pineview Reservoir

Eden, Utah

21.2 miles N

Located on the backside of the Wasatch Front, Pineview Reservoir in the Ogden River Canyon is home to stunning views of the water, sandy beaches, the Southern Skyline trail, paved ramps, and...

Camp, Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Mountain Bike, Swim

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

camp Campsite

canoe Canoeing Area

kayak Kayaking Area

Mill Creek Canyon

Salt Lake City, Utah

22.2 miles SE

Mill Creek is an out and back with over 1000 ft of elevation gain. The lower section of the ski trail gets a lot of foot traffic, but the upper section (above Elbow Fork) is generally very quiet....

Camp, Cross-country Ski, Snowshoe

camp Campsite

cross-country ski Cross Country Ski Trail

snowshoe Snowshoe Trail

Spruces Campground

Salt Lake City, Utah

27.6 miles SE

Camping isn't free. See USDA.gov for details. If you know the coordinates of the sledding hill here, please comment.

Camp, Sled

camp Campsite

sled Sledding Hill

1.6-14.1 mi

Mount Timpanogas

Provo, Utah

41.0 miles S

Mt. Timp, as the locals call it, is the 2nd highest mountain in the Wasatch range (only Mt. Nebo is higher). What sets "Timp" apart is its location. It towers over the Provo, Orem, Pleasant...

Camp, Hike, Horseback, Swim

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

camp Campsite

horseback Horseback Trail

3.9 mi

Providence Canyon

Logan, Utah

48.7 miles N

Nice wooded canyon full of trails and campgrounds. The trails offer several different options that you can turn into a loop or an out-and-back. Beautiful scenery all along the way! You can do the...

Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

hike Hiking Trail

camp Campsite

More Campsites Near Farmington Canyon:

Campsites

Embed Arena

Where do you plan to embed this code?

<script src="https://www.freearenas.com/embed/aeac22276"></script>

Copy
×
loading...

New Collection

Donate to the Cause

Help us inspire and inform every person to enjoy life and the great outdoors in a responsible way. There's a lot of ways to do this. Here's a few ways we're working on our mission right now: Providing information, Building and maintaining local trails, Helping and teaching kids to fix their bikes, Cleaning up local parks to provide safe and clean places to enjoy nature. Learn More

Add an Arena

Just some quick info about this location to get started...

Edit Your Experience

Log Your Visit to This Location

We've logged that you went. Is there anything else you want to add?

Thank you for your review/comment

We've recorded your comments. Is there anything else you want to add?

By recording your visit on FreeArenas.com, you'll have a collection of all the great places you've been and provide valuable information for yourself and others in the future.

Have you been to this location?

/5
Cancel

Update Review

/5