Hikes

UT · Snowbasin · Completed

Strawberry Needles Trail Family Hike

Strawberry Needles Trail

Jul 4, 2026

Short, steep, and absolutely worth it. Incredible views toward both the Salt Lake Valley and Snowbasin, a real workout without becoming overwhelming, and one of the most repeatable family mountain outings we have found near Hill AFB.

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UT · Ogden Foothills · Completed

Waterfall Canyon Pond Loop Family Hike

Waterfall Canyon Via Pond Loop

Jun 30, 2026

Completed the Waterfall Canyon Pond Loop as the family's first Utah hike: a smooth, confidence-building 3.11-mile loop with valley views, clean bathrooms, easy parking, and perfect mild weather.

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ND · Theodore Roosevelt National Park · Completed

Sagebrush Slaughter on the Achenbach Loop

Achenbach, North Achenbach and Buckhorn Trail Loop

Aug 13, 2022

Hard badlands loop in Theodore Roosevelt National Park with river crossings, sagebrush punishment, limited water, and real navigation challenges.

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UT · South Ogden Nature Park · Planned

South Ogden Nature Park Shakedown

South Ogden Nature Park

Trail baseline

Date TBD

Planned easy Utah starter loop to test the Turner Tornado hike page workflow.

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