The easy Surprise Valley Overlook Trail branches off the Spanish Bottom Trail and passes rounded spires to views over Surprise Valley and Cataract Canyon.

The Sweet Ranch Trail begins off Hwy 44 and follows a dirt road past historic Sweet Ranch and on to a fun downhill section. The route thins as it enters a grove of aspen and crosses a few streams.

Taylor Canyon Trail offers the most gradual descent from the Island in the Sky peninsula. The route begins on an old road bed and passes near the deep alcove from which the named spring issues (1/2 mile mark). Switchbacks take you down to the mesa where you enter Trail Canyon and follow it downstream to Taylor Canyon.

This trail follows the middle fork of the Taylor Creek up canyon to Double Arch Alcove. The canyon is deep, tree-lined and exceptionally beautiful. You'll pass a few old homestead cabins and wildflowers in season.

This 4.2 mile paved trail from Harbor Village to Ideal Beach allows wonderful views of the surronding mountainside and some spectacular views of the lake. It is a nice, easy trail, good for the whole family There are numerous beaches,campgrounds along the way. Also, check out the Pickelville Playhou...

This scenic trail crosses grassy meadows and aspen groves, and offers beautiful views from the ridge.

One of the premier trails in the region, the Thunder Mountain Trail follows a normally dry wash for about 1.5 miles before climbing a series of steep switchbacks to a ridge that overlooks Red Canyon to the north, Wilson Peak to the southeast, and the Sevier River Valley to the west.

If you've got the time and the stamina, this is the hike to take. You'll be treated to outstanding scenery and terrific panoramas and, of course, the satisfaction of making it to the top.