The Living Room hike in Salt Lake City Utah is an easily accessible hike on well traveled trails that takes hikers quickly up to incredible views of Salt Lake City and the surrounding mountains. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know.
Distance – 2.46 miles round trip (3.96 km)
Height – 6,027 feet (1837.03 m)
Elevation gain – 1,030 feet (313.94 meters)
Duration – 1.5-2 hours
Difficulty – Intermediate
Trailhead Location – Colorow Road, Salt Lake City (Directions Below)
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There is really only one common and recommended route up to the Living Room, and that is via the Living Room Trail. There are traveled paths that are unnamed trails that do head up to the living room, but it is recommended to stick to the main path as it is the most well maintained trail option.
Here is some of our drone footage highlighting the incredible views from this hike around sunset:
Hikers begin along Colorow Road and head upwards. There are a couple different paths, all of which hiker can take, and they all eventually converge on the very large, and very obvious Bonneville Shoreline Trail. From here, hikers basically cross this trail, and will find a few traveled routes that will take you and converge with the Living Room Trail. It can be a little confusing due to so many small trails from people traveling in different directions, but if any confusion arises, simply ask someone nearby.
Hiker also have the option to hit the living room, and continue hiking up along the ridge (an unnamed trail) further beyond the living room. It is pretty heavily traveled, and you’ll pass other chairs made and mini living rooms along the way before eventually reaching an absolutely stunning viewpoint. This part of the trail is pretty steep, and has a bit harder terrain, so it is only recommended for hikers with a little bit more experience.
This addition is about 0.7 miles and 600 feet higher than the living room, but is significantly less traveled. The views are incredible (see below).
This hike is accessible in winter, but traction in the form of microspikes should be brought due to icy conditions.
We have created an online map and GPX file you can download and see: View Living Room Hike Map and GPX File
This hike is located on the north end of Salt Lake City, making it a short drive from just about any hotels or AirBnbs in the city. You’ll even find people running to the trailhead, and running up to the living room from their homes in Salt Lake.
Here is the detailed weather forecast for the next few days. We highly recommend you check out local weather the morning of your hike.
Today
Sunny. High near 88, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 65. Northeast wind 8 to 12 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. High near 93, with temperatures falling to around 91 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 8 to 12 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Directions to Main Trailhead. Parking is along the road for free.
Hikers can watch planes take off and land at the Salt Lake Airport with incredible views
Views along The Living Room Trail
