This was a pleasant hike my son and I did yesterday. It is rated easy on AllTrails. The path is easy and well maintained. This hike is short and can be done in a short time depending on how fast you walk. This is great for kids. There are other off shoot hikes you can explore. I recommend this hike

I am visiting in the area and so have no experience with other nearby hikes, but this 2 1/4 mile loop was exactly what I was looking for: some elevation and views, but not too difficult and not too long. I lucked into a very cool, brisk day after a couple that were super hot and smoky, so it was a treat to see across the valley to the distant mountains beyond that were newly dusted with snow. The trail has no shade and so could be rough on a hot, sunny day. Hat and sunscreen recommended. There is a large map posted at Orson Smith Park, where I started the hike. I returned to the trailhead the same evening to catch the sunset. Beautiful!

Fun hike, but take water and go when its cooler. The whole loop is about 2.35 miles, the switchbacks arent too steep, and there are flat areas to catch your breath.I recommend closed-toe shoes since the trail is gravel and sand.Valley views are beautiful! On a clear day you can see all the way across the valley to the Oquirrhs.Nice, clean restrooms at the trail head. Running water.

Beautiful fall hike. Not too long or hard for the younger kids. This is a favorite with easy access and spectacular views!

Absolutely love this place. Great hike for the family. Well worth it once you reach the bridge. Very nice crowd of people, helpful. Evening is the best time to go due to hardly no shade during the daytime. Take lots of water for hydration. Would definitely recommend.

The actually trail head to the bridge is sometimes busy but there are many trails besides that one. I take my rc rock crawlers up there and get a good hike plus enjoy my hobby.

Easy hike dog friendly kid friendly beautiful view easy afternoon walk

There is a nice view over the city of Draper. The trail is kids friendly. loved it!

Beautiful trail to do when its not too hot. Perfect Spring or Fall hike. There are some steep sections but still great for kids. Fun suspension bridge crossing and great city views. About 1.8 miles roundtrip to parking lot for the whole loop.

We enjoyed the hike up to the suspension bridge. It was mostly an easy hike. We enjoyed looking down into the valley in the evening and seeing the city lights. The one thing to be aware of is that the bridge is a suspension bridge and it moves as youre walking across it. The trail leads to a few other trails as well. We are planning to go on the other trails in the future. It was a fun hike.

Best place to visit with kids with little hike. Bridge looks so beautiful and feel the swing of bridge. Trail was easy. Little kids can easily hike in trail.

Its a lovely hike for the area that can be enjoyed by all, but compared to many up in the canyons this left something to be desired. The trail has very little shade making it an oven if you try during the summer afternoon and the end youre just rewarded by a bridge. Again, great family hike near the city, but misses when compared to mountainous hikes in the area (ie. Bells canyon)

We enjoyed our hike. The kids were pretty thirsty and we forgot our waters in the car We went to the left and didnt do the full loop.Bring water and wear shoes with good traction. There are some steep sections.

Beautiful bridge and area. Hike a bit up to the pink original bridge. Its fun to see, too.

Really good family-friendly hike! Brought our dogs and it was perfect. The beginning is the hardest part and then it slowly gets easier. Doesnt take too long and it is really pretty along the way. Not a lot of shade leading up to the bridge. Id say this is a pretty mild hike

Great little hike. Excellent views. The trail is well-maintained and accessible to just about any skill level.

Super cool bridge and a nice hike. Out in the open along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail there is not much shade on this hike. But it is a fun location to see. Easy to get to it, took my family and my 6 year old daughter made it to the bridge piece of cake.

Great hike, not very difficult. Would do early morning as its much cooler and there arent very many shady spots.

I took the long way to the 16mile way to the bridge. The bridge itself is pretty, there are nice views of the sunsetting. This is a possible route up Lone Peak.

Worth taking a hike too. It is about a 2 mile hike round trip. The Bridge spans very and long across the canyon. The views of the valley are really fantastic. The hike itself is not difficult. This hike is definitely worth a check out. Great place to take photos too.

Quick-ish hike. Kinda steep for beginners, but we saw someone pushing up a jogging stroller, so not too bad. Beautiful view. BEAUTIFUL view. And, such a fun feature in the mountains-our family loved it.

Lovely scenery, BST trail is easy and not too hard on the legs. Provides a great view of the valley.

Awesome hike. A hard one but still ok for kids. Dogs are allowed and not too crowded.

It was cool to walk across the bridge. Great hike that loops around. Mediated on a rock and enjoyed the beautiful view.

For 1st timers we were a little confused when Google Maps led us to a private road that was gated. I had to pull over and research where to go. Park in the Orson Smith Park parking lot and follow the trail head signs for the Bear Canyon loop. The trail is clean and fairly simple to follow. It was 95° and there was virtually no shade which my boys complained of a bit. (We discussed going earlier or later in the day when the sun would not be so hot for our next trip there) The only benches we found were at either end of the bridge. There are many boulders next to the trail which could be used as a seat or to lean on along the way. Not an issue for us, but maybe not the easiest for those needing to rest often. The trail is a bit steep so you need to be steady on your feet. We met a few hill walkers and 1 cyclists on our journey but we were mostly alone. Our adventure was an un-rushed one and we took our time looking at wildflowers and enjoying the view. Once we reached the suspension bridge we enjoyed the breeze and sound of the river running below the bridge, looking out across the valley as well as a granola bar and water, all of which recharged our batteries! Enjoy and be safe!

This was a super fun hike. I brought my kids, my dog (on a leash), and some snacks.The hike was mellow but had multiple trails if you want it to be more active.The views were amazing and the bridge was randomly cool!

Fun hike. About a mile loop. If its hot outside, take water. Went about 4pm. No shade though so go in early morning or late afternoon or on a cloudy day

Very nice short, easy hike, but beware of the infinite crowds of trail-hogging vsco girls and selfie-stick brandishing draper moms.

Petty easy short hike to a cool suspension bridge. Very limited parking at the trailhead. Bathrooms and a small playground there too. Hike is in direct sunlight most of the day. So go early or on a cooler day.

This was a amazing hike not to bad it is up hill a lot but very beautiful views of the valley definitely will hike this one again for sure!

There are several ways to access and loop this hike. Try them all.

Wow was breath taking, had loads of fun, did complete 6 trails almost my way of 6 miles in total, super cleanly maintained toilets, fall foliage is completely visible, worth the and effort, never miss hidden valley trail, loved every moment, will do it again some time soon, met wonderful friendly people along tail

Long hike but it is worth it at the top the view beautiful

Excellent hike! We parked at Orson Smith Park and took the Orson Smith trail to Bonneville Shoreline Trail, north to the bridge and then down Ralph’s Trail and back to the park using the Aqueduct Trail. An awesome and beautiful hike. The hike is a moderate workout going up to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail but then you have quite a distance of basically level track with breathtaking views all the way to the bridge. The waterfall below the bridge is absolutely beautiful. We hiked midday in mid-August, temps were in the 90’s but we had a marvelous breeze almost constantly which is common in this wonderful climate. Highly recommend this hike! If you like this review, let me know with a thumbs up :)

Family friendly. Took our 3 yr and 11 yr girls. Go early. It gets busy and hot. It is an open trail. No shade.

I arrived at the suspension bridge from Hidden Valley Park. The hike to the bridge is relatively easy and with a gorgeous view. From the parking lot to the bridge is less than 2 miles. Not much shade. The bridge is pretty cool, and as mentioned it does shake a bit when you walk across it.

Beautiful addition to our hiking trails. The kids love going on this hike and playing around the bridge. Great spot for photos too. Cant wait to go there again next spring.

Great place! Dog friendly but the trails can be narrow so be careful with your fur friends! Also watch out for the no parking signs on the road outside the parking area. There are no parking signs that are hard to see and the police like to hand out those easy tickets.

Beautiful autumn colors. Beautiful views. Highly trafficked trails.

Trial is pretty nice this time of the year. Still have snow on the mountain but trial isnt too muddy. The trail would be awesome for the kids/family.

I have no idea how anyone can rate a HIKE as less than 5 stars! My family loved it. Even the corgi made the hike. The bridge does shake a bit, but it was a great experience!

If youre not in the best shape, this one is rough to get to. Its about a mile or two round trip hike. It is up on the mountain in east Draper. The dirt paths are pretty steep. The bridge itself is awesome, great view! Its a suspension bridge, and it does bounce as you walk on it. Thats definitely not for everyone, haha. Overall very cool hike, my 7 year old made it just fine with me.

Beautiful hiking trail, great for families. Highly suggest this for cooler times of the day though since its all open with no shading.

No shade on this trail. It has a good view of the valley definitely best to go during spring or cooler parts of the year. It took a decent amount of time to hike but the bridge was cool in the hike and it was still fun. Definitely pack some water!

Great hike. Beautiful. If youre a smoker or a vapor its going to be rough.

Really easy hike. Beautiful trail and view!Easy to find as well.

Easy hike for family. Close to the city, has parking.

Nice family hike. My favorite part in all of it was going to the old bridge up higher in the Canyon. Just South of the big suspension bridge you head East and go for a few minutes and it is awesome!

Great hike, not too easy. Watch out for snakes!

Nice easy hike for most ability levels with a nice view from the bridge.

Such a fun and unique hike! The hike was pretty chill, and the bridge provided some pretty beautiful views of the valley! There also were some very pretty wild flowers along the way!

It was a Total AWESOME way to start the day!

Great walk. Good meditation spot

This is great for everyone I love this trial

Really pretty hike and not too strenuous!

Cool fun little swinging bridge. It is a really cool suspension bridge to see and easy to get to. You can take the whole family up there for a quick little fun hike across the bridge. All around it has nice views of the valley and makes for a fun time outside.

1 hour hike out and back. Bridge is squeaky

Beautiful trail with great scenery over the city. There are several trail options- which us and several other families learned the hard way. Bring lots of water and sunscreen! There are not many spots for shade along the way.

Fun hike! Almost zero shade, so bring water and maybe avoid going during summer afternoons or you’ll never recover from the heat lol. They have really nice bathrooms here (compared to most outdoor restrooms). There are also shaded picnic benches and a small bouldering wall at the beginning of the hike. The trail gets pretty steep at times. It could be a challenge for a beginner, but is a really fun hike! The bridge is really creaky and wobbly, but seems secure and has a really beautiful view.

Awesome fun little hike. Will be back. Its a little busier with COVID.

The various hikes are well marked and the bridge is a nice and scary little adventure

Take water and enjoy the hike its peaceful

Cool bridge, unshaded. No water. Great exercise.

Beautiful hike, trail was well marked, perfect for a quick exercise.

Its a good hike for families. Quite popular. Really nice view.

The trail to this bridge is easy to menuever and totally worth the hike, enjoy!

Ive been here 3 weeks in a row now its that amazing keep going up with different people great for kids dogs

This was a great hike for a family. The parking was limited though. I appreciated that there was a drinking fountain and clean bathrooms at the trailhead. The kids liked the small playground near the trailhead, too.

Beautiful, gorgeous hike. It is pretty easy to moderate. Not extremely crowded when I went.

Came to watch the sunset and theres just so many beautiful views just at the top. Maybe next time well make it to the bridge. Trail is pretty open, so its a bit easier to steer clear of crowds.

This is a fantastic hike! We brought our baby, 4 yr old, 6 year old as well as our puppy and we all loved it! It was a little confusing to find and Im still not sure we started started at the best place but we just went to Orson Smith park and started on the trail from there and after a few switch backs you see signs that show you where to go to get to the bridge loop. The bridge was so fun for my kids. I also loved that pretty much the whole time you are hiking you have a beautiful view of the valley. One note though, from reading reviews I was picturing more of a gentle walk but its a good hike with some steep parts. Nothing terrible just it is a good work out especially for kids! But my kids are already asking when they can go back so I think its a win!

Awesome hike to get out with the family. Its great for kids and dogs!

Nice, easy hike. Can get a bit busy and theres not a lot of shade so make sure to bring water and sunscreen.

Easy but very beautiful, great family hike!!!

Fun short hike to an interesting place. Pretty views and lots of room for my kids to run around. We go a couple times a year. Favorite is in the spring when you can see the water rushing down the canyon under the bridge.

Challenging walk along beautiful trails, with well kept walkways and polite traffic.

Pro: easy for the whole family, hike is a loop, cool bridge, well maintained trail, bathrooms with drinking fountains at the trailhead, pavilions with a table and play area at trailheadCon: not much shade and busy

Great and beautiful but its a long hike so be prepared take water and a rescue dog lol jk but really be careful. Its worth it tho.

Fun local trail for families, and beginners!

Good place to relax from work of the week and live with the family.

Nice loop trail. Needs a little maintenance after some rain or snow melt has washed channels into or through the trail. Bridge it self was really nice. It is in good condition and in a scenic setting. Kinda grey the day I hiked due to a storm rolling in, but still pretty.

I’ve enjoyed hiking suspension bridge in winter (with crampons and snowshoes) and in summer with hiking ! :) it has so many trails you can wander off on!I’ve taken the dog and gone up the road path (towards the sky divers and para gliders) and he climbs the hills and loves the noises/smells and bushes!The suspension bridge is AWESOME to climb on (and plank on!)Lots to explore!

Awesomeness. Its great to have such amazing bike trails.

Nice hike, a little steep, but my 2 year old made the whole hike with very minimal carrying. Great view from the bridge which is pretty impressive all by itself.

Very popular among locals, prepared for the easy hiking and beautiful views. Love it.

This bridge is a short easy hike to something pretty rewarding! You may never imagine it to be where it is! Beautiful view!

Fun hiking destination for anyone, including those with young children. Can feel the bridge sway as you walk across

Great short walk. Beautiful place.

It was an easy hike with a gorgeous view

Fun and easy hike for the family. Would not reccomend going on weekends as there is ALOT of traffic. Also would not reccomend for biking unless you enjoy stopping every 50 feet.

Great hike with beautiful views. It was more challenging than I had originally thought but still a family friendly hike. The bridge itself is fun and swayed a little more than I thought it would which might make some people feel a little uneasy.

Great hike for little ones, 2 Mile round trip was simple with nice views and the bridge is something different.

Cool little hike good views of the. Valley

What a beautiful well taken care of place!!

Fun hike kinda scary. We took our kids ages 2-6 and they had a blast

It was busy but it’s a fun place to visit!

Great hike for families.

Pictures of the view didnt do it justice, so I recommend making the trip so you can see for yourself. :)

Good leisurely hike

It actually rocks with the wind, I thought that was kind of fun.