About H-Rock Open Space
H-Rock Open Space offers a relaxed, not-difficult hiking experience with panoramic views of Salt Lake City and the entire valley, making it a great spot for sunsets and fireworks. It's easily accessible from the city, and kids particularly enjoy exploring the rocks and spotting landmarks.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking an easy, scenic hike with great city views.Evening outings to watch sunsets or fireworks with a panoramic backdrop.Quick nature breaks or escapes from urban life.Kids who enjoy outdoor exploration, climbing on rocks, and spotting landmarks from afar.Suitable for children who can walk and enjoy exploring rocks (likely 5+ years) with careful parental supervision due to hazards.
Why families love it
- Panoramic views of downtown Salt Lake City and the entire valley.
- Excellent vantage point for watching sunsets.
- Good location for viewing fireworks.
- Offers relaxed, not very difficult walks/hikes.
- Quick and easy escape from the city.
- Kids can enjoy playing around on the rocks.
Insider tips
- Parents must closely supervise children due to widespread broken glass and litter, especially when kids are playing on rocks or in low light conditions.
- Be vigilant for unpicked dog waste on paths and surrounding areas.
- Be prepared for potential encounters with loose dogs.
- Check weather conditions for haze if clear panoramic views are a priority.
- Consider visiting during off-peak times to avoid crowds on the paths.
- Avoid having children play on rocks during low light due to the increased difficulty of spotting broken glass.
Good to know before you go
- If unwilling to constantly monitor children for hazards like broken glass and dog waste.
- If sensitive to the smell of cannabis.
- If uncomfortable with loose dogs.
- During low light conditions if children are likely to play on rocks due to unseen glass.
- On hazy days if clear views are the primary goal.
- Crowds
- Paths can sometimes be crowded, impacting the relaxing experience.
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned.
- Safety
- No explicit safety features are mentioned. Instead, the reviews highlight a lack of safety due to broken glass, litter, and loose dogs, requiring parents to take their own safety precautions.
What parents say
"Nice little spot to watch the sunset and see downtown Salt Lake City. If it isn’t to hazy and the path isn’t to crowded it is a relaxing walk."
6 years ago
"Great place to take a date and watch the sunset lots of hiking overall great look out point to see the Salt Lake valley"
6 years ago
"Beautiful place to hike, watch fireworks or get a little bit out of the city a moments notice. Also a good place to step in unpicked up dog poo, glass broken by confused teenagers and whiff a scent of Mary Jane’s cologne."
5 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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