About us
This is a good way to meet new people, exercise, enjoy nature, explore new terrain, see animals and acclimate to elevation gains.
We are now also on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingnatureclub or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hikingnatureclubslc Come visit us there for inspiration to get into the outdoors and to learn more about our events. We may transition to Instagram, so create an account and share it with your friends!
Hiking & Nature Club – Salt Lake City & Beyond
Welcome! We’re a free, volunteer-led hiking and outdoors club for Salt Lake City and surrounding areas. We host hikes for all skill levels, plus camping, weeknight hikes, climbing outings, snowshoeing, & seasonal socials. Expect friendly groups, carpool options, and steady weekly events across the Wasatch Front and Utah’s national parks.
What we do
Some of our past hikes include Grandeur Peak, Lake Blanche, Mount Olympus, and adventures in Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, and Canyonlands. We also plan camping trips to other states like CO, WY, ID, AZ, NV, MT, & more exploring area like the Tetons, the Sawtooth Range, Wind Rivers, Great Basin, Death Valley, & even Canada!
Why join
Meet new people, build trail skills, acclimate to elevation, get stronger, and enjoy Utah’s scenery—canyons, alpine lakes, slot canyons, and red rock. Beginners welcome. Bring the 10 essentials. Respect Leave No Trace.
Upcoming events
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UPDATE Monday Night Outside Climb @Ledgemere Picnic area
Ledgemere picnic Area, 4860 Big Cottonwood Cyn Rd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121, Cottonwood, UT, USUPDATE- we will plan to climb at Legdemere picnic area. If it rains we will go to Sandy Momentum.
Come and go when you can. We will climb until dark. Don’t forget to bring a helmet along with a harness.
Monday nights at the Sandy location is their ladies night. Cost is $10 and that includes gear rental. (Sorry men, you pay full price.) People of all ages, abilities, and genders are welcome to join in on the fun.
If it is your first time you must fill out a waiver before climbing. You can do that online. Here is the link for first time visitor information:
https://momentumclimbing.com/millcreek/first-time/
You must have a UIAA certified harness, carabiner, ATC or other belay device. (Or you can rent them there.) Chalk optional. If you are leading, you should bring a dynamic rope that is in good condition for a potential lead fall. I am top rope only certified and don’t have a rope at this time.
Cost to join us is free, but Momentum is a gym and you do have to pay to get in. Refer to their website for prices. Message me if you have any questions, concerns, or if you need a buddy pass.
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