Cottonwood Canyon hiking trails are worth it

Utah is arguably the most beautiful state in the western United States.There are so many activities to do nearby the city for those of us who don't always want to venture out too far into the wilderness. When visiting Salt Lake City, make sure to enjoy a nice drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon into the Wasatch National Forest. About 10 minutes away from the city is an excellent beginner hiking trail named Donut Falls where you and your family can take a hike through a flat trail, roughly about a mile there and back, to reach a waterfall. Once at the waterfall there is a small rope for you to climb down a few feet to get close to the waterfall. Some brave people like to climb up the area next to the waterfall but keep in mind that the rocks nearby can be slick and slips can happen so watch out if you have kids. there are many other trails along the canyon heading towards Alta and a few other ski resorts in the mountains where I recommend seeing the meadows in the spring when the flowers bloom and the mountain looks like a rainbow. #cottonwood canyon #utah #saltlakecity