Gailey Trail At Nicholls Park (Nicholls Hollow)
Kaysville, Utah
| Address: | The Gailey Trail at Nicholls Park, 745-759 Main St, Kaysville, UT 84037, USA |
| GPS: |
41°1'20.2"N 111°55'30.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trail Length: | 1.44 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trails/Routes: | 1.8 mi |
Restrooms Picnic Tables Streams Trails Pet Friendly
Hike and Mountain Bike
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 year. The nature trail has a nice tree cover overhead to keep you cool in the summer and is mostly dirt and bark. The trails trees leaves are incredible to admire in the autumn and transform into a magnificently snowy wonderland in the winter months as the white treetops are covered. While dogs are allowed along the trail, they must be on a leash. Trail map boards and benches are located along the way. There are small bridges to walk over streams throughout the trail. The trail is not difficult but there are multiple entrances to the Gailey trail and some are easier access than others. The parking lot closest to Main Street in Kaysville provides the least steep hill to access the trail whereas the entrance near the Nicholls playground and pavilions is quite steep. The trail is located below Castle Park of Fruit Heights City, known for its bright red castle tops, bark, swings and large grassy areas with a spectacular view of the mountains.
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Add ResourceNever 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 MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Kaysville, Utah
- Head north on Main St toward E 100 N (453 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto W 100 N (371 ft)
- Turn left onto N 100 W (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto W 100 S (226 ft)
- Turn left onto S 50 W (187 ft)
- Turn right onto UT-273 S/Main StDestination will be on the left(1.1 mi)
There are several entrances to the Gailey trail:
- There is a dirt parking lot at the bottom of Nicholls Road and Main Street.
- There are parking stalls available near the playground at Nicholls Park.
- There is a road entrance on the other side starting at left at E 500 S Fence Post road which must be accessed by driving through the neighborhoods.
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