City Weekly Best of Utah 2018

Best of Utah 2018: Utah Adventure

9 reader-voted winners in utah adventure, from the City Weekly Best of Utah 2018 poll.

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• Best Bike PathJordan River Parkway

  Utah has great mountain biking, but two-wheel enthusiasts can also find plenty of options around the Salt Lake Valley, such as the Jordan River Parkway. The more than 40-mile urban trail… — Runners-up: Legacy Trail, Provo River Trail

• Best Free ParkingJapantown

  It can be too easy to get a parking ticket downtown these days. Gone are the change-only meters that might let you get away with a few unpaid minutes. Now, everything is electronic, and it…

• Best Hiking TrailDonut Falls

  If you need a hiking spot but don't have the time for a 10-mile all-day trek, Donut Falls in Big Cottonwood Canyon is a trail friendly for all hiking abilities. The 3½-mile round-trip… — Runners-up: Lake Blanche, Dog Lake

• Best Nature-Loving LadiesWomen Who Hike

  Mom always cautioned you to never talk to strangers on the street. But talking to them on the internet and hiking into the wilderness with them is totally fine. I mean, we can't all be axe…

• Best Skate ParkFairmont Park

  If you can't find a clean rail to grind around town, you might have to practice at a nearby skatepark. Located in the southwest corner of the park, Fairmont's concrete-and-metal haven… — Runners-up: Sandy Skate Park, Jordan Park

• Best Ski ResortSnowbird

  With more than 3,000 vertical feet to test your downhill prowess, Snowbird is internationally known for its challenging and fun terrain. The resort also always has one of the earliest… — Runners-up: Alta, Brighto

• Best SnowboardingBrighton

  If you prefer snowboarding over skiing, then Brighton, one of the most popular resorts for boarders, might be for you. The resort has more than 1,000 acres of terrain as well as a park to… — Runners-up: Snowbird, Powder Mountai

• Best State ParkGoblin Valley

  Forget the traffic and crowds at national parks like Zion and Arches, and check out some of Utah's most interesting rock formations at Goblin Valley State Park. Sandstone has eroded over… — Runners-up: Antelope Island, Snow Canyo

• Best Water SkiingLake Powell

  In need of an adventurous getaway with options for everyone? Look no further than Lake Powell. The "fake lake, real fun" motto of the Southern Utah destination lives up to its billing when… — Runners-up: Bear Lake, Pineview