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Hike Living Room Trail at Sunset

HikingModerateSpringSummerYear-round

Scramble up to the slab-rock furniture overlooking the University of Utah for the best view of the city lights.

Itinerary tips

  • 1Budget approximately 90 minutes to two hours for the full 2.4-mile round-trip hike to ensure you have time to relax at the summit.
  • 2Wear shoes with excellent traction as the final scramble over loose dirt and sandstone slabs can be slippery.
  • 3Park at the Natural History Museum of Utah or along Colorow Drive, ensuring you do not block University of Utah permit zones.
  • 4Pack a headlamp or a fully charged phone light for the descent, as the trail becomes dark quickly once the sun drops below the Great Salt Lake.
  • 5Carry at least one liter of water even in cooler months, as the trail is entirely exposed with no shade or water sources.
  • 6Download an offline trail map before arriving, as several social trails can make the path near the red rock furniture confusing.

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