We had another weekend of great weather, so it was time to get outside. We had family visiting and wanted to go for a hike, but we had to take into account the toddler and baby. Fortunately, the Jordan River Parkway is really close and accessible to everyone. The kids wanted to get their bikes out that have been parked in the garage all winter and this seemed to be the perfect opportunity.
We started at Inlet Park in Saratoga Springs. There are restrooms and parking at the park, so they seemed like the best place to begin and end. There are also some hot springs just to the south of the park, but that is an adventure for another time. Although there are some busy roads just a few hundred yards from the trail, it seems very secluded. You also get brilliant vistas of the mountains. There is very little elevation change over the trail, so it was easy going for everyone.
As you head north, you pass a radio controlled airplane field. It was fun to see these hobbyists putting on a little air show. We ended up stopping after about 1 1/2 miles and turning around. We stopped at a playground on the way back so the kids have a snack and rest a bit. We plan on coming back to ride the entire length all the way to the Great Salt Lake.
Activity rating 0-10
Kid fun: 9
Difficulty: 2
Cost: $0
Kid fun: 9
Difficulty: 2
Cost: $0
