Virtual Cycle - Salt Lake City - Utah - USA

HD - 55 Minutes

Salt Lake City, Utah’s capital, is a rare mix of big-city life and wide-open basin scenery. Set in the Great Basin, it’s framed by the Great Salt Lake to the northwest and the steep rise of the Wasatch Mountains to the southeast, where narrow canyons carved by ice and streams cut into the range and create dramatic backdrops from almost anywhere in town.

On clear days, high peaks dominate the skyline—including Twin Peaks at 11,330 feet. The city was founded in 1847 by Brigham Young, Isaac Morley, and George Washington Bradley and was originally called “Great Salt Lake City,” before the official name was shortened in 1868.

For runners, Salt Lake City is an excellent base because you can combine flat, steady routes with quick access to hills and trails. You can start with easy miles through parks and tree-lined streets, then head toward riverside paths for longer, uninterrupted stretches.

If you want elevation, foothill routes and canyon roads offer climbs with rewarding views over the valley and the lake—perfect for tempo runs, hill repeats, or a sunset jog with a skyline backdrop.