While there are no hiking trails in the immediate area of Midway, a plethora are within Wasatch Mountain State Park, the Wasatch National Forest, the North Fork Ridge and the Uinta National Forest. Each trail ranges in length and difficulty, providing for a fun but challenging day for hikers of all skills. No matter which trail you choose, you are sure to get exercise as you spend your afternoon enjoying nature.
Easy To Moderate
Hiking enthusiasts will enjoy what Snake Hollow has to offer. This easy to moderate eight-mile trail is just outside Wasatch Mountain State Park and will take you through winding wooded areas that will leave you in awe. The trail has a total elevation gain of 2,220 feet and will take three to five hours.
Scenic Hiking
Beginning hikers might enjoy Forest Lake, a 3.8-mile trail that leads to Forest Lake itself. Full of blooming flowers, including wildflowers and bluebells, this trail is scenic and picturesque. The trail has an elevation gain of 1,000 feet and is considered a day hike. The best time to hike this trail is late May to October.
Interpretive Trail
Within the Uinta National Forest, the Cascade Springs Interpretive Trail is just 0.6 miles, but is full of paths, with areas to read the signs, enjoy nature and watch fish swimming in the waters. More than 7 million gallons of water rise from the ground and cascade over rock ledges, creating beautiful waterfall-like images. The elevation gain is only 75 feet, and it is considered a day hike.
Varying Terrain
Silver Lake Trail, in the Uinta National Forest, is 4.1 miles and leads to Silver Lake. The trail, which has many aspen trees, offers beautiful scenery and varying terrain. Hikers will see Mount Timpanogos and perhaps glimpse local wildlife. The trail has an elevation gain of 1,429 feet and will take about 2 1/2 hours. The best times of year to hike this trail are summer and fall.
Waterfall Adventure
Hikers of all skills may enjoy the Stewart Falls Trail, a 3.5-mile trail considered easy and suitable for children and adults. The trail, in the North Fork Ridge, was named for a beautiful waterfall that hikers will come across. The trail offers a picturesque canopy of aspen and fir, making for a pleasant afternoon. Summer hikes here are great; fall is even better with the leaves changing colors.
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