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Salt Lake City & beyond · Est. 2025 · Founding chapter

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The Utah chapter is where Girls Gone Hiking was born. What began on Rattlesnake Gulch in Millcreek Canyon in 2025 has grown into a community rooted in connection, confidence, and showing up for one another — on and off the trail.

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Sat, Sep 26 · 6:30 amintermediate

Fall Morning in Olympus National Forest – Butler Fork Loop

Salt Lake City, UT, Utah
7.5 mi
2,132 ft gain
6:30 am start

Chase the sunrise with us on Butler Fork Loop. We're starting early — headlamps and all — to beat the heat and catch that golden morning light along the ridge line. Fair warning: the first half is a real climber, but the views (and the summit snack break) make every step worth it.

Meeting spot
Butler Fork Trailhead
Parking
First come, first served along the side of the road (spots on both sides, a bit further up too) — Sara will be there around 6/6:15 to snag a spot
What to bring
3L of water, a summit snack, a jacket for cool mornings, a headlamp (dark start!), sunscreen, bug spray, sun protection/clothing, sturdy hiking shoes, and good vibes
Cost
No cost — first come, first served parking
Special notes
The first half of this trail is a steady elevation climb, but it pays off on the ridge line at the top. Want to carpool? Reach out to Sara — she's meeting at the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon at 6 AM and can drive up.
Pace
Leisurely — frequent stops, chatty, no one's left behind
Dogs
No
Hike lead
Sara Smith
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Tue, Oct 6 · 7:30 pmSocialbeginner

A Haunted Hike - GGH Halloween edition

American Fork, Utah
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7:30 pm start

This is a HAUNTED house and bonding opportunities for ladies who don’t mine a little scare and Halloween fun 🎃👻

Meeting spot
The Haunted Forest
What to bring
Good shoes. A jacket. Good attitudes. And be ready to be jumped scared :)
Cost
$36.53 - Purchase tickets via The Haunted Forest Website
Special notes
https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/TheHauntedForest2026/Register
Hike lead
Sara Smith
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Sat, Oct 10 · 6:30 amexpert

Chasing colors & bagging summits

Brighton, Utah
7.8 mi
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6:30 am start

This challenging loop route travels on several unmaintained trails along ridgelines to Mount Tuscarora, Mount Wolverine, and Mount Millicent. Scrambling may be required, so be prepared. Because this trail lies within protected watershed, dogs and swimming are not allowed.

Meeting spot
Brighton resort parking lot
Parking
Parking is free
What to bring
Jacket for in the morning & hat/gloves. Layers to shed through the day. Hiking poles. 3L of water. Sun protection. Good shoes. Great attitudes. Crampons just in case. Sunscreen
Cost
Free
Special notes
We have the option to skip uphill and pay $35 per person to ride the lift up - totally indifferent and down for a group vote of what to do. If you have Brighton summer pass - lift is free. Weather permitting as winter might come sooner than later and this has us doing bare peaks. Might not do the 3rd peak as it’s the biggest scramble and rated the hardest. It’s also the last peak before coming down
Pace
Leisurely
Dogs
No
Hike lead
Sara Smith
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Sat, Oct 10 · 8:30 amintermediate

Willow Creek Loop

Logan, Utah
6.4 mi
1,158 ft gain
8:30 am start

Get to know this 6.4-mile loop trail near Logan, Utah. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 3 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and trail running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through July. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Meeting spot
Willow Creek Loop Trailhead
Parking
Park at trailhead, can carpool up canyon if needed, dirt road but well maintained
What to bring
Layers, water, good shoes
Cost
Free
Special notes
Can be muddy in some spots
Pace
Moderate
Dogs
Yes
Hike lead
Lauren Reed
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Sat, Oct 10 · 8:45 amhard

Snowbird Hike & Oktoberfest (co-ed)

Snowbird Resort, Utah
3.9 mi
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8:45 am start

This trail begins at Snowbird Center and includes an option to ride the tram down.

Meeting spot
Big Cottonwood Canyon Parking Lot
Parking
We'll plan to meet at the park and ride at the bottom of Big Cottonwood Canyon, where parking is free, free roadside parking is also available at the trailhead, bring your wallet if you'd like to order beers or pretzels
What to bring
Your Snowbird Oktoberfest stein(s)- you can thrift one for cheaper than you can get one at the event, but they only serve beer in their Snowbird steins, trekking polls (optional), warm layers, at least 1-2 liters of water, snacks (don't skip breakfast before this one!), rain jacket, gloves & hat & microspikes (weather depending), ID & wallet if you plan to drink
Cost
Free
Special notes
We'll meet at the park-n-ride at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon, feel free to Uber to be dropped off at this location if you plan to imbibe, don't forget your Snowbird Stein (you can purchase one at the event if you don't have one to but you could also look at thrift stores for a cheaper option) Don't forget cash or card + your ID if you'd like to purchase any food or drinks at the event. We'll monitor weather conditions and cancel if necessary, this is the second to last day of Oktoberfest at Snowbird and snow can be unpredictable. If snow comes early, microspikes will become required, and if conditions are dangerous, we'll cancel.
Pace
Moderate
Dogs
No
Hike lead
Lex Bengston
Co-lead
Steph Martinez
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Sat, Oct 17 · 8:00 ambeginner

Beginner Series: Burch Hollow to Church Fork via Pipeline Trail

Millcreek, Utah
3.1 mi
531 ft gain
8:00 am start

This trail starts at the Burch Hollow parking area off Mill Creek Canyon Road and climbs until intersecting the Pipeline Trail.From there, follow the trail until reaching the intersection with Grandeur Peak Trail. The trail is shared with hikers, runners, and bikers. In winter months, expect to find snow and ice covering the trail.

Meeting spot
Burch Hollow Parking Area / https://maps.app.goo.gl/nkazA4mmCdkpWnNG6
Parking
Burch Hollow parking area is a small pull off in Millcreek Canyon. There is another trailhead parking lot across the street if parking is full
What to bring
Sun protection, water, possibly bug spray, layers
Cost
$5 parking for Millcreek Canyon
Special notes
Dogs are allowed in Millcreek Canyon. Odd days are off-leash days
Pace
Leisurely
Dogs
Yes
Hike lead
Kristen Blank
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Sun, Oct 18 · 6:00 amhard

Red Pine Lake and Gloria Falls

Sandy, Utah
8 mi
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6:00 am start

This out-and-back combines the Red Pine and White Pine Trails, with Red Pine Lake as the ultimate destination and a short aside to Gloria Falls. Because this trail lies within a protected watershed, dogs and swimming are not allowed.

Meeting spot
White Pine Trailhead/Gloria Falls Trailhead
Parking
Park at the Gloria Falls/White Pine Trailhead parking lot in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The lot is decently sized, but people park along the road when it fills up
What to bring
Layers, sun protection, head lamp or flashlight (starting in the dark), snacks
Cost
$10 parking pass, ATB annual pass, or Wasatch-Cache-Uinta annual pass
Special notes
Dogs are not allowed in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The trail has the option to take a small detour to Gloria Falls. We can leave it up to the group whether we take it or not
Pace
Leisurely
Dogs
No
Hike lead
Kristen Blank
Co-lead
Sara Smith
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Thu, Oct 22 · 6:00 pmintermediate

Gloria Falls

Sandy, Utah
2.4 mi
547 ft gain
6:00 pm start

This is an out-and-back trail that travels on an unmaintained portion of trail. Follow the White Pine Trail for most of this route, turning onto the Red Pine trail at the junction. Turn left after crossing the bridge.

Meeting spot
White Pine Trailhead, Little Cottonwood Canyon
Parking
White Pine Trailhead has a $10 parking fee per vehicle. I’d like to coordinate an optional carpool beforehand so we can limit the number of cars and split parking costs. Carpool details will be sent out once we know who is attending.
What to bring
Water, hiking shoes with good traction, layers, snacks and poles if preferred.
Cost
Parking is $10 per vehicle, unless the driver already has an accepted recreation pass. But I’d like to organize carpools beforehand so our girls don't pay for anything!
Special notes
Evening hike — headlamps or flashlights required since it may be getting dark on the way back. Please arrive by 5:50 PM so we can check in and be ready to start hiking at 6:00 PM sharp. Bring layers since it may cool down quickly in the evening.
Pace
Moderate
Dogs
No
Hike lead
Stephany Martinez
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Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 amhard

History in the mountains - the trail of mines in LCC

Alta Resort, Utah
4.4 mi
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7:00 am start

This is going to be a very leisurely hike. Although it is rated hard, I do believe it is moderate, I’ve done it in the morning before work. There’s a lot to see on the way up and down. Old mines. At the very top there is an old cast-iron oven that was never moved and I believe it is from the 1800s. And you can look down into the old mine. Lots of history on this hike. Very safe as well. The mine is caged off. Also, the top has gorgeous views of both little cottonwood and big cottonwood There is one very steep section and we will take our time I love this hike and the aspens will be pretty too 🙃

Meeting spot
Alta - above Albion basin but before the road up to Cecret lake
Parking
When you get to Alta you will see parking along the side of the road. We will park there. I plan to arrive 15 minutes before start time.
What to bring
Layers for in the morning. 3L of water. Snacks. Hat. Good shoes. Hiking poles. Crampons just in case the ground is cold (big if). Sunscreen. Sun protection. Light jacket for when the sun comes up. Open minds.
Cost
Free
Special notes
Weather pending. I see a lot of change in the atmosphere when I watch the news and there’s a possibility we could have a very early snow.
Pace
Leisurely
Dogs
No
Hike lead
Sara Smith
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