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City Creek Canyon

Salt Lake City, UT
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Canyons, Jogging Paths/ Tracks, Hiking Trails
Activities: Running, Volleyball (outdoor)
Description: A shady running path where runners often spot unusual aquatic birds.
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Excellent little bike ride up to the end of the road. No car traffic on odd numbered days and very few pedestrians or dog-walkers on a weekday early afternoon. The road gets a bit rough before the top. A quick way to get away from the city in minutes. More

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London, United Kingdom
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93 reviews 93 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Salt lake City is a great place and this was a great place to shop with the creek and good shops. More

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salt lake city
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

I go up this canyon weekly. I have ran to the end many times and have walked with the kids up a little ways. More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

I was totally amazed by my shopping experience at this new shopping center that had been open for about two weeks when I visited. Shops for everyone and Nordstroms (UK equivalent of Selfridges) had some very unique and wonderful clothes and shoes. More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

We went to city creek to see what the hype was. Turned out it was well worth it. We didn't go to too many stores but the place looked beautiful, well designed and very modern. Loved the place except for how many people there were. I'm sure it's because the place is new. Once the hype dies down a little,... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012
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I have run the trail up to the rotary several times starting at the state capitol.. It is great training- tough. Beautiful, and good chances to see wildlife. More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

A very pretty creekside park that winds for miles into the foothills north of town. At the bottom is an area known as Memory Grove, which has memorials to war veterans and a nice pond that is popular with dogs retrieving sticks. This is an area also popular with brides getting wedding photos. There are steps that go up to... More

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Los Angeles
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012

I grew up biking and hiking here - and it still never disappoints! Definitely visit in any season More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

This is a beautiful place to hike or just get away from the smog of the valley. More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

This park offers mounttain trails in the heart of Salt Lake Cities downtown. Great for a quiet walk, run or bike ride. More

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