Best Easy Day Hikes Salt Lake City Author:Brian Brinkerhoff Big Cottonwood Canyon, Little Cottonwood Canyon, and American Fork Canyon in the Salt Lake City area offer a number of excellent hiking destinations, including shimmering waterfalls, secluded lakes, and colorful wildflower meadows. Best Easy Day Hikes Salt Lake City will direct you to some of the best short hiking trails in the scenic canyons o... more »f Salt Lakes spectacular Wasatch Mountains. Best Easy Day Hikes Salt Lake City includes concise descriptions and detailed maps of more than 20 short, easy-to-follow hikes all within easy driving distance of the city. With hikes varying from half-hour strolls to full-day adventures, Best Easy Day Hikes Salt Lake City is for everyone, including families.« less