Utah - Day 5: Salt Lake City

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 was my last full day in Salt Lake City before heading to the National Parks.

Sugar House Park

To start the day, I took a bus to Sugar House Park, the city’s largest public park, which spans 110.5 acres and features several amenities, including a large pond and hilly areas ideal for sledding. The park also connects to Parley’s Trail, an east-west multi-use pathway linking the Bonneville Shoreline Trail on the east to the Jordan River Parkway on the west.

Fairmont Park

From there, I walked to Fairmont Park, a 30-acre green space just west of Sugar House Park with a pond, shady walking paths, sports courts, and a skate park.

Canyon Rim Park

Canyon Rim Park, a 16-acre space in Millcreek City, featuring picnic pavilions, athletic courts, and scenic walking trails, was the last park I visited that day.

I ended the day at Roots Café, a cozy coffee shop known for fresh-pressed juices, gourmet sandwiches, and pastries. It was the perfect spot to enjoy lunch before catching a Lyft back to Heidi’s to prepare for the hiking portion of the trip.