Supporting Conservation
and Experiencing the Best Trails
In 2021, Red Ledges and Utah Open Lands partnered to protect 395-acres of stunning open space in Heber Valley—now known as the Red Ledges Nature Preserve. This preserve isn’t just beautiful (though it certainly is), it’s also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including mule deer, elk, red-tailed and Swainson’s hawks, spotted towhees, and northern harriers.
Winding through the preserve is a public, non-motorized trail system—welcoming walkers, runners, cyclists, horseback riders, cross-country skiers, and snowshoers. The Red Ledges Trail itself spans five miles and connects directly into the Coyote Hollow Trail system, opening up access to a wider recreational network in Wasatch County.
In the spring and summer, the preserve puts on a wildflower show: paintbrush, lupine, longleaf phlox, larkspur, death camas, nodding onion, and prickly pear cactus all make an appearance—along with Utah’s iconic state flower, the sego lily.
Utah Open Lands is a nonprofit land trust that’s been safeguarding Utah’s natural spaces since 1990, with 64,000 acres and counting. Utah Open Lands shares, “We protect land not just for its beauty, but to safeguard what matters most: the clean air we breathe, the water we rely on, and the shared experiences that connect us to the wild places we love—now and for generations to come.“
Utah Open Lands continues to support the long-term stewardship of the Red Ledges Nature Preserve, working alongside Red Ledges to coordinate trail maintenance, manage invasive weeds, and ensure the protection of this incredible open space well into the future.
Member Hiking Events
The Club’s hiking program welcomes members of all abilities to explore a diverse range of local trails while making new friends and practicing proper trail etiquette. For safety, please note that each hiking event has a nine-person limit. Visit the Member Calendar to register.
Red Ledges Hikers
Distance and Difficulty:
4-7 miles with elevation gain
Event Frequency:
Every other Tuesday
Come spend a half day exploring the pristine trails of the Wasatch Mountains and nearby national forests with friends and neighbors.
Weekend Repeat Hikers
Distance and Difficulty:
4-7 miles with elevation gain
Event Frequency:
Every other Saturday
To accommodate more members, Saturday’s “repeat” hike will explore the same trail as Tuesday’s Red Ledges Hiker event.
Casual Hikers
Distance and Difficulty:
1-3 miles on gentle terrain
Event Frequency:
Every other Tuesday
Casual hiking events are perfect for those who want to get out and enjoy trails with gradual terrain without the strain of too many miles.
Mt. Timpanogos Hike
Distance and Difficulty:
Timpooneke Trail is 14.2-miles round-trip with 4,471 feet elevation gain.
This guided hike is scheduled at summer’s end, giving members time to train and prepare. This trail is a bucket list hike for many of our residents.
Follow this link for hiking event information.
The Ledger is a Red Ledges community magazine that is published twice a year. It is full of stunning photography and articles that capture the unique spirit of Red Ledges. The Ledger’s content features a variety of event recaps, amenity highlights, and more!