Sevier County is knowns as Utah’s Trail Country! Named Utah’s Trail Country for the countless trails that you can hike, bike, ride a horse or OHV. We have found this to be a gem hidden in the heart of Utah.
Here is our list of the top 5 things to do in Utah’s Trail Country. These are only things we have done as we cannot speak for the things we have not done in the area. We cannot wait to go back and try even more! Here is our top 5 in no particular order.
1. Fremont Indian State Park
The Fremont Indian State Park is a phenomenal state park where you can climb inside a pit house, visit the meditation spiral, see countless petroglphys and pictographs including the cave of 100 hands, and they have a fantastic visitors center for kids!
The State Park is filled with so much history of the Native Americans that lived here so long ago. Be sure and stay in the modernized pit house at the Sam Stowe Campground! Read all about staying in the pit house on our guide here.
2. Red Hill Hot Springs
Watch the sun set over the valley as you soak in a red hill’s cascading hot springs. We were smitten by this spot as we watched the sunset. Everything just felt perfect!
The Red Hill Hot Springs are Free and very family friendly! Here is your guide to the hot springs.
3. Monrovian Park
Head up the canyon in Monroe for a picnic! This area is the perfect spot to explore trails along the river. There are picnic tables along the different trails among the trees.
We especially loved the quiet serenity you get up here. There are painted rocks around some of the picnic tables that adds to the peacefulness of the area.
We don’t have a guide up for Monrovian Park yet, but we will have one up soon.
To get here from I-70 in Richfield take exit 37 towards 1300 S. Stay on 1300 S for 1 mile. Turn right onto UT 118 for 5 miles. Take a left to continue onto UT-118 for 4 miles. This will bring you into the city of Monroe. Continue onto Main Street for 1 mile. It will curve left and turn into Monroe Canyon road. Monrovian Park is located 3 miles up Monroe Canyon.
Use Caution
Be aware that Monroe canyon is a narrow and winding road. Please use caution!
4. Fish Lake Recreation Area
Fish Lake is the perfect summer retreat from the heat. This high alpine lake has everything you could ever want in a Summer. It has cooler temperatures, cabins, camping, boats, fishing, and hiking. All done around a beautiful lake surrounded by lush green mountains.
Read our guide that details everything you need to know about the Fish Lake Recreation Area.
5. Zedds Meadow
In the Fish Lake National forest is our family’s favorite hiking trail- Zedds Meadow. We like to call it Beaver trail for all the evidence of beavers or Bob Ross Trail because you feel like you are walking in a Bob Ross Painting.
Read our trail guide to Zedds Meadow for more information!
Where to eat
While visiting be sure and stop at these amazing places to eat:
Bullies- located in Monroe this hamburger and fries shop has fantastic beer battered fries.
Ideal Dairy- located in the heart of Richfield we love Ideal Dairy for it’s paninis and ice cream. Fun atmosphere too!
Bowery Haven- while visiting Fish Lake you have to eat at Bowery Haven! The hamburgers are fresh, buns are homemade, and the fries are unique. Grab an ice cream cone while you are here.
Happy Trails
You will love this entire area! It has all the unique and amazing things to do and see like many other popular Utah spots, but without the crowds! Happy trails to Sevier County until we meet again!
