Done with crowded Wasatch canyons? More trails soon will open on the other side of the valley.
Salt Lake County Council allocated an additional $2.7 million to boost hiking, mountain biking and equestrian access and amenities in Butterfield Canyon.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Mountain bikers enjoy a trail near Butterfield Canyon in August 2023. Even more trails are about to open in the area.
Jose Davila IV covers west-side communities and is a Report for America corps member. He previously worked for KUNR Public Radio in Reno, The Toledo Blade and the Yale Daily News. He appreciates tips on the west side's best food, great hikes across the state and pickup volleyball games. Es bilingüe y ama los tostones de su padre más que nada.