10 Outdoor Activities in Salt Lake City That You Shouldn't Miss

November 3, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

Known for the stunning backdrop afforded by the towering Wasatch Mountains – and the endless opportunities for outdoor recreation they provide – Salt Lake offers visitors a uniquely vibrant and dynamic urban experience. As one of North America’s most accessible destinations, Utah’s capital city offers year-round excitement and activities for the entire family, alongside a contemporary edginess and vitality that’s helped the “new” Salt Lake become a renowned culinary destination.
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1. California National Historic Trail

Salt Lake City, UT
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California National Historic Trail

Tread the ground once travelled by American pioneers headed west.

2. Salt Lake Bicycle Tours

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Salt Lake Bicycle Tours

We give interactive, smartly guided tours of Salt Lake City, Utah's coolest spots. All on bikes! Everybody rides a bike provided for them, we stick together, and we make plenty of stops. The bikes you ride are beach-cruiser style, meant to be universally comfy, and the ride's level of difficulty depends on each group, thereby customizing each tour to the clients' comforts.

3. Mayfly Fishing

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Mayfly Fishing

We offer many options for guided fly fishing trips on several N.E. Utah rivers. All of our trips are custom tailored to meet your wishes and goals. We cater to all anglers of all skill levels, from beginners looking to catch that first trout on a fly, to the seasoned angler seeking a good guide who knows the water well and the tactics required to catch fish. Groups and corporate trips of any size

4. Holiday River Expeditions

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Holiday River Expeditions

Holiday River Expeditions offers several amazing Baja River rafting vacations. The Whale Watch/Sea Kayak expedition is a 10-day vacation that begins at LaPaz, Baja on the Sea of Cortez. This enjoyable and exhilarating trip includes snorkeling and sea kayaking off Espirito Santo Island. Adventure seekers will witness the arrival of the Pacific Gray whales as they return from the icy waters of the Arctic to breed and give birth. The safari-style base camp is nestled in the dunes on a remote barrier island Magdazena Bay. This is definitely the, “Trip of a Lifetime.” The Island Hopping vacation explores the secluded shores of desert islands in the Sea of Cortez. This is an amazing 9-day trip where you’ll visit 10 islands and camp on 5 of them that includes kayaking and snorkeling. The Espiritu Santo Island trip is an 8-day adventure kayaking and camping along the shores of beautiful Espiritu Santo Island. Finally, the Baja Coast trip is a perfect escape for advanced sea kayakers alike. This 9-day adventure includes whale watching, snorkeling and sea kayaking. All meals, hotels and other accommodations in Baja are included in the cost.

5. MountainBased

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MountainBased

Family owned adventure company specializing in commercially guided hiking and camping trips to America's National Parks and beyond.

6. Dog Lake Trail

Salt Lake City, UT https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/dog-lake-trail
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Dog Lake Trail

7. The Backcountry Pros

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The Backcountry Pros

The Backcountry Pros offers instructional and guided rock climbing trips during summer and backcountry skiing and ice climbing during the cooler months. Trips and courses are available for all experience levels with an emphasis on safety. Every trip is private to the group and 100% custom to client desires, experience and current conditions. Come learn the ropes while spending time outdoors!

8. Christy Sports Ski and Snowboard

3939 S Wasatch Blvd Olympus Hills Shopping Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84124-2216 +1 801-272-5550 [email protected] http://rental.christysports.com/store_locations.php?Store=Christy-Sports-Salt-Lake-City-Olympus-Hills
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Christy Sports Ski and Snowboard

Avoid the high rental prices in the mountains and rent your skis or snowboards at our Christy Sports Salt Lake City location. If you're looking for a new set up before you head up the mountain, our trained and knowledgeable staff can help you with that too. We carry a wide selection of the best brands in skis, snowboards, and apparel. We also have a full service tune/repair shop if your gear took some hits and needs to be fixed.

Reviewed By gdm_great_falls - Great Falls, United States

The Christy's team that helped us with ski rentals in Salt Lake was awesome. Super helpful and friendly. We had to exchange some ski boots a couple days in and they made that process extremely quick and easy.

9. Cedar & Sage Travel

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Cedar & Sage Travel

Hi There! I'm Michael, and I've got a big travel bug. I'm a Utah native and love sharing this beautiful area with everyone! I grew up in the southern Utah desert where I was filled with a passion for the nature that surrounded me. Feel free to email us! [email protected]

10. Utah Skibike

1600 Pinebrook Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84098-8276 +1 801-792-0150 [email protected] http://utahskibike.com
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Utah Skibike

We rent Classic Skibob and Freestyle Ski Bikes. We are the Utah experts with all things Ski Bike. We can advise you on where to ride and suggest different gear options to make your visit to our mountains awesome! Come enjoy this great new sport with us.

Reviewed By 894denysc - Stephenville, United States

This was a game changer for our skiing experience! My husband and I, both 47, and our 14-year-old son wanted to ski while on vacation from Texas. We have skied a handful of times, and after some bad falls were hesitant to go again. Jim and the ski bike made this the best experience of our entire trip! He rode with us all day long, making sure we were confident every step of the way. He gave our son tips and advice as well. He made the entire experience safe and something to build on for future ski bike adventures. I can’t recommend him highly enough! In all my travels, I have never had anyone give us this much personal attention to making sure our day was perfect! Thank you Jim from the bottom of our hearts!

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