Bonneville Shoreline Trail
Bonneville Shoreline Trail – The Northeast Part, Salt Lake Valley
The Bonneville Shoreline Trail (BST) is a series of trails where the old shoreline of Lake Bonneville used to be many years ago! Parts of the trail run from Ogden to Payson. We recently hiked the BST that runs along the northeast area of the Salt Lake valley.
One of the most famous landmarks on the trail is the “U” on the mountain. You can have fun climbing all around the big letter on the mountain then stop and check out breathtaking views of the entire Salt Lake valley. Near by you’ll see the University of Utah, University Hospital, Jewish Community Center, Huntsman Cancer Institute and several other businesses and residential homes. In the distant background are striking views of the Oquirrh and Wasatch Mountains. We hiked what is known as the “foothills” of the Salt Lake valley. Pay attention to the Dog Signs. Some areas of the BST allow dogs and some do not.
In addition to hiking, the BST is a popular place for mountain bikers and runners. If you get far enough from civilization and lose yourself in the foothills, you’ll see deer, wild life and wrecked, rusted out old cars. Why they are there I don’t know but they are there. This was a particularly great Saturday morning hike since we got lucky and captured some amazing photos of spring storms rolling across the valley. The BST is relatively easy and there are plenty of places to get on and off of this trail.
Access this part of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail by going to Virginia Street (1250 East) and Popperton Parkway (360 North) in Salt Lake City where you will see a public park and Shriner’s Hospital. Popperton Street is on the north side of Shriner’s. Turn east on Popperton Parkway and drive to the end of the road (about ¼ of a mile). Park and you’ll see the trailhead next to a gated residential community. NOTE: You can take 1300 East all the way to South Temple, go ½ block NORTH to turn on Virginia Street.
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