Utah · Hiking · Near Paradise

The Planet Walk

0.7 mi
round trip
83 ft
climb
5,021 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

The Planet Walk is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Utah, about 2 miles from the town of Beaver Dam. The route is 1.3 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 83 feet, so it's a gentle walk that can be done in a single outing. The trail starts at a low point of about 4,921 feet and reaches a high of about 5,021 feet. It's a low-effort outing, and the climb is mild, making it a good choice for a quick stop close to town. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from the nearby Cutler Dam weather station show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 77°F, while July and August average in the upper 80s. Several other trails lie within a short drive. The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is about 3 miles away, and Wayne's Loop Trail and Deep Canyon Trail are each about 5 miles off. Wellsville Ridge Trail is roughly 5 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Camp Earley Park

    Campground

    Campground · 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Subway

    Fast food

    Open after 6
  • If it rainsP. Kent Fairbanks, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

    Methodist Episcopal Church

    Museum

    Museum · 17 mi from Paradise

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit The Planet Walk

    Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      32° / 17°

      10 wet · 7 snow

    2. Feb

      37° / 21°

      9 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      50° / 30°

      8 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      59° / 36°

      9 wet

    5. May

      69° / 44°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 52°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 60°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 58°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 49°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 37°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 28°

      8 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      33° / 18°

      10 wet · 6 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cutler Dam, UT, 3.5 mi away at 4,290 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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