Temple Quarry Nature Trail - Salt Lake City, UT
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Temple Quarry Nature Trail
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Temple Quarry Nature Trail includes an area that provided the granite for the construction of the Salt Lake LDS Temple in the 1800's. The trail is a paved path that meanders through the area with interpretive signs for visitors to read. A small amphitheater is located along the trail, near the restrooms.
This easy trail is just under a mile long. It gains 60 feet in elevation and receives frequent use. It takes about 20 minutes to complete the trail one way.


Facilities: Restrooms are provided at Temple Quarry Nature Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Early spring through late fall is the best time to visit Temple Quarry Nature Trail.

Fees: No fees are charged to visit the trail.

Accessibility: This trail is handicap accessible.

Rules: Bikes, horses, and motorized vehicles are prohibited.

Directions: To reach Temple Quarry Nature Trail from Salt Lake City, take Little Cottonwood Canyon Road (9400 South Wasatch Blvd). The trail starts from a parking lot located to the right of the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon and behind the large electric sign. The trail is accessible by three entrances located to the south of the parking lot.

Map: Click here for a map to Temple Quarry Nature Trail

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Temple Quarry Nature Trail.

 
Address
Salt Lake Ranger District-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
6944 South 3000 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84121
Phone
General: (801) 733-2660
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