Hidden Valley Park trail
Sandy, Utah
| Address: | Hidden Valley Park, 2860 Wasatch Blvd, Sandy, UT 84092, USA |
| GPS: |
40°32'26.2"N 111°48'49.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trail Length: | 1.80 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.4 mi |
Trails Rocks Wildflowers Fall Colors Pet Friendly Bicycles State Park
Hike and Mountain Bike
Hidden Valley Trail has different levels and gradual uphill fun and makes for a good adventure trail. It's a wide, shallow valley that is hidden from view; hence the name. The valley’s sandy floor is covered with grass and there are low cliffs on the north; while sandstone cliffs, covered by domes made of Navajo Sandstone, are in the southern rim of the valley. The trail gets hot during the summer, so make sure to have plenty of water and sunscreen. Within the trail, there are several loop options; all totaling one mile and Hidden Valley Park has a combination of landscaped and natural areas for scenery.
The trail sits on the south side of Spanish Valley just a few miles south of Moab. The trail starts on the south end of the parking area. The trail rises up the valley and after approx 1.2 miles, the trail elevation lowers. You then hike another 0.8 mile and climb a short hill to a turnaround point in the hike. In the south and west, you’ll find great views of Hidden Valley to the east. The park opens from dawn until 10pm and dogs are allowed on the trail but they must be kept on a leash; please clean up after pets.
More Information
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 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 Sandy, Utah
- Head west on E Sego Lily Dr toward S 1800 E/
Edgecliff Dr (0.8 mi) - Turn left onto 1300 EPass by Pizza Hut (on the right in 0.4 mi)(1.5 mi)
- Turn left onto E 11400 S (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto S 1700 E (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto E 11645 S/
Wasatch Blvd Continue to follow Wasatch BlvdDestination will be on the right(1.7 mi)
From Moab, drive 3 miles south on US 191 and turn right (west) on Angel Rock Road. Drive 2 blocks and turn right on Rimrock Road. Drive to the parking area and trailhead at the road’s end. Courtesy of visitutah.com
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