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Hikes/United States/Utah/Salt Lake City
Difficulty
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Moderate
Elevation
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232 m
Distance
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7.4 km
Duration
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2-2.5h
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Morris Reservoir and Valleyview via the Bonneville Shoreline Trail

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The Bonneville Shoreline Trail: Morris Reservoir and Valleyview is a beautiful hike just north of downtown Salt Lake City. This circuit is moderately challenging with a few steep sections and is appropriate for families with older children. Dogs are also permitted on this trail, but please be respectful of on-leash/off-leash signage.

Route Description for Morris Reservoir and Valleyview via the Bonneville Shoreline Trail

The Bonneville Shoreline Trail: Morris Reservoir and Valleyview section is a fantastic hike in Salt Lake City, Utah. This trail is moderately challenging and appropriate for families with older children. This route is a multi-use trail popular with dog-walkers, hikers, and mountain bikers. When hiking, be sure to keep your eyes and ears open and allow bikes to zip past you. The Bonneville Shoreline Trail: Morris Reservoir and Valleyview section is a lovely, well-maintained, gorgeous trail year-round. Check out this trail in the late spring/early summer to see the wildflowers that pepper this route in full bloom.

From the trailhead, follow the Meadow Trail/Morris Reservoir Road north then turn east onto the 19th avenue trail. Continue along the 19th avenue trail before heading south, then looping back west along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail: Valleyview Section. After about 3.1 km, you will find yourself back at the Meadow Trail/Morris Reservoir Road. From here, simply follow the familiar path back to the trailhead where you began.

If you are looking for more to explore in the area, check out the City Creek Canyon Trail nearby.

Getting to the Morris Reservoir and Valleyview via the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Trailhead

This hike begins at the north end of North Hilltop Road off of 18th Avenue in Salt Lake City.

Route Information

  • Backcountry Campground:

    No

  • When to do:

    Year-round

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes

  • Family friendly:

    Older Children only

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Moderate

  • Route Type:

    Lollipop

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