Hiking Ideas For Deer Hunt Weekend

Utah's general season rifle deer hunt begins this Saturday. Thousands of hunters will be in the field, searching for elusive mule deer.

So, where do you go if you want to hike this weekend without bumping into rifle-toting, orange-clad nimrods?

The Salt Lake Tribune has this article suggesting hikers try the areas listed below. Read the article for details.

- Salt Lake County: Jordan River Parkway

- Utah County: Timpanogos Cave National Monument

- Northeastern Utah: Nobletts Creek Trail — Uinta Mountains

- Northern Utah: Lakeside Trail — Antelope Island State Park

- Southern Utah: Petrified Forest Trail — Escalante Petrified Forest State Park