The Trails
These easy to moderate trails are found in Midway, UT. We hiked along the Overlook, Sage, Aqueduct, and Cottontail Trails. Unfortunately, we lost our GPS data, and therefore are unable to post that information here. However, for maps of the area and descriptions of various sections, go here.
These trails are especially popular for mountain bikers, but they are also commonly used for hiking and horseback riding. They are part of the Wasatch Mountain State Park.
While we do not have the elevation profiles or other information for these trails, we do have some pictures of the area. It is particularly beautiful area during the fall. The Overlook Trail especially offers some nice panoramic views of the valley and surrounding mountains. There are also some wooden benches along the trail that provide convenient places to rest and/or just enjoy the scenery.
Directions
These trails are located in Wasatch County in Midway, Utah. If you are coming from Utah Valley or from anywhere south of Utah Valley, take I-15 to Exit 272 for 800 North in Orem. At the end of 800 North, stay left and follow the signs onto Provo Canyon Road. Continue through the canyon and past the reservoir to 3600 West/Charleston Road. This road will be on your left. Turn onto it and head straight north until you reach Midway. Then turn right onto Main Street. Next, turn left onto River Road. Continue along River Rd. until you come to Dutch Canyon Rd. on the left. The first part of this road is paved, and then it turns into a dirt road. You can park in a paved area and walk to the trail head, or you can drive up the dirt road to another parking area at the trail head.
If you are coming from the Salt Lake area, or somewhere north of that, take I-15 to East I-80. From there, take Exit 146 for US-40 towards Vernal/Heber. Continue for about 13.3 miles, then turn right onto River Rd. After a couple more miles, turn right onto Dutch Canyon Rd. and continue to the trail head.
