Travel with Amateur Traveler · Saturday, September 12, 2026
The Living Room Trail, located above the University of Utah, offers a moderate hike with unique flat rock formations at its summit, resembling a living room. This spot provides panoramic views of the Salt Lake Valley and is a popular destination for picnics, especially during the summer.
“Above the University of Utah, I'm going to recommend a hike that you'll get great views of the Salt Lake Valley. It's called the Living Room Trail.”
“The reason why they call the Living Room there, there is flat rocks that when you get to the top of the trail, you'll lay back and sit and look at the views throughout the Salt Lake Valley.”
“That could be a really popular place in the summertime because of its unique feature of the trail. They offer like a picnic here. And so you can actually sit and relax and enjoy the views. They say it's like you're in a living room there.”