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West Popperton Hiking Loop

Salt Lake City · Updated
Distance
0.8 mi
Elevation Gain
140 ft
Route
Loop
Leash laws
On-leash

If you’re looking for a quick and easy trail that’s dog-friendly and close to downtown, consider West Popperton Hiking Loop. Established in November 2020 and located in Popperton Park, this trail has easy access, and its meandering path offers pleasant vistas of the Wasatch Mountains and Salt Lake Valley.

Getting there

From downtown, head east on S Temple Street. Turn left onto N Virginia Street and right onto Popperton Park Way. Over ten parking spots along Popperton Park Way are next to the trailhead.

Conditions

Now

39°
High: 39° Low: 30°

Mon

39°/28°

Tue

41°/27°

Wed

34°/20°

Thu

35°/24°

US Air Quality Index (AQI)

32 AQI

Route

What you'll see

The trailhead.
The trail wraps around Spring Gulch.
West Popperton Hiking Loop offers many different views of the Wasatch Mountains and Salt Lake Valley.