Bonneville Shoreline Trail

Destination: Bonneville Shoreline Trail
 Elevation: 5240  Feature: Trail-Nature
Notes: The hike is great for early season when your itching to get out, or anytime you want to hike something close. It can be accessed from 3 trailheads, Hidden Valley Park on the north, Orson Smith Park in the middle and East Bench trailhead on the south.

Bonneville Shoreline Trail from East Bench TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 2.5 to 3.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 6.4 miles
 Elevation Gain: 105 feet Main Aspect: West
 Climb Rate: 33 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 1%
Notes: The Bonneville Shoreline trail remains fairly level the whole hike as it follows the ancient beach. The southern end is more dry and the northern end travels through a canopy of trees. There are a couple of beautiful bridge crossings.
Trailhead: East Bench TH
Trailhead Elevation: 5135 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Area: Salt Lake Valley
Area Location: Various locations on East Bench in Salt Lake
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: This trailhead is on the Corner Canyon dirt road in southeast Draper. The dirt road is access near the Orson Smith Park.

Bonneville Shoreline Trail from Hidden Valley TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 2.5 to 3.5 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 6.4 miles
 Elevation Gain: 120 feet Main Aspect: West
 Climb Rate: 38 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 1%
Notes: The Bonneville Shoreline trail remains fairly level the whole hike as it follows the ancient beach. The southern end is more dry and the northern end travels through a canopy of trees. There are a couple of beautiful bridge crossings.
Trailhead: Hidden Valley TH
Trailhead Elevation: 5120 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Area: Salt Lake Valley
Area Location: Various locations on East Bench in Salt Lake
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: The trailhead is just south of a church near 2800 E. Wasatch Blvd, in the Hidden Valley Park. NOTE: Dogs are not allowed between here and the Orson Smith trailhead, it is a designated watershed area. Please respect the law, so the area can remain opened.

Bonneville Shoreline Trail from Orson Smith TH
 Hike Time (roundtrip): 2.5 to 4.0 hours
 Distance (roundtrip): 6.4 miles
 Elevation Gain: 450 feet Main Aspect: West
 Climb Rate: 141 feet per mile
 Average Grade: 3%
Notes: The Bonneville Shoreline trail remains fairly level the whole hike as it follows the ancient beach. There are a couple of beautiful bridge crossings.
Trailhead: Orson Smith TH
Trailhead Elevation: 4790 ft
Trailhead Outhouse: Yes
Area: Salt Lake Valley
Area Location: Various locations on East Bench in Salt Lake
Area Fee: None
Dogs Allowed: No
Notes: This trailhead is located at 12601 South Highland Dr. The city of Draper has built some nice facilities. The trail is left of the restroom. NOTE: Dogs are not allowed between here and the Hidden Valley trailhead, it is a designated watershed area. Please respect the law, so the area can remain opened.