Mormon Trail

This is great hike in the heart of the city and close to the East Valley. There are great views and friendly people out on the trail. Expect a lot of dogs, big and small, and a lot of dog poop... Watch your step, and please clean up after your dog! There is a small parking lot at the trailhead, but is often full on weekends. You may be able to find street parking, but large areas are marked as no parking. There is a shade gazebo in the parking area, but no bathrooms. The trail is generally easy to follow and there are some trail markers along the way. This hike is quite popular on weekend mornings, so if you lose the trail due to large rocks you can get back on track by following others. It's a steady climb with two or three flat areas that provide a nice break if needed. As the description says, this trail will get your heart beating. Expect to see some folks taking breaks on nearby rocks. You'll know you have reached the end of the trail when you see a sign pointing hikers on to the National Trail and the Mormon Loop (see photo). This is one of the great features of this trail; you can turn around at the top and do just under 2.5 miles total or you can choose to continue your outing on the National Trail or the Mormon Loop. Completing the Mormon Loop and then heading back down to the parking lot is just over five miles.