Hike the Living Room Trail
HikingModerateSpringSummerYear-round
Clamber up to a unique outcrop of flat rocks arranged like furniture, offering a literal front-row seat for the city's sunset.
Itinerary tips
- 1Park in the designated lot near the Natural History Museum of Utah, but arrive early as spaces fill quickly on weekends.
- 2Allow about two hours for the round-trip hike to account for the steep elevation gain and time to lounge at the summit.
- 3Bring trekking poles to assist with the rocky, uneven terrain that can be slippery during the descent.
- 4Carry at least one liter of water per person, as the trail is fully exposed to the sun with no shade available.
- 5Use a GPS-enabled map app like AllTrails to navigate the multiple intersecting social trails near the start of the route.
- 6Pack a light jacket for the summit, as canyon winds often pick up significantly once the sun drops behind the Oquirrh Mountains.
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