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Draper is a city of about 50,000 people at the southern end of the Salt Lake Valley in Utah, about 20 miles south of Salt Lake City. Settled by Mormon pioneers in the 1840s and named after early leader William Draper, it was a farming town known for its egg and poultry farms before growing into a busy suburb and tech hub.
Draper sits at the foot of the Wasatch Range, and the Corner Canyon trail system on its eastern bench has become one of the best mountain biking and hiking areas in the state, with routes to Ghost Falls and the Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge. Paragliders soar over the Point of the Mountain at Flight Park State Recreation Area on the south edge of town.
The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is a major family attraction, and the white Draper Utah Temple stands on the hillside above the valley. Lone Peak and the Lone Peak Wilderness tower over the city, while Salt Lake City and the canyons of the Wasatch are within easy reach.
A large aquarium with galleries on oceans, rainforests and Utah's own waters, including sharks, penguins, otters, an underwater tunnel and touch pools. Animal encounters and feedings run through the day. Buy timed tickets online, arrive early on weekends and allow two to three hours for the visit.
A large regional park on the mountain bench above Draper with dozens of miles of hiking, mountain biking and horse trails through scrub oak and canyons, ranked among the best trail systems in Utah. Popular routes include the easy hike to Ghost Falls. Arrive early in summer for shade and parking.
A steep, demanding trail from the Corner Canyon area that climbs thousands of feet toward Lone Peak, one of the most rugged summits of the Wasatch Range, rising above 11,000 feet. Most hikers turn back at viewpoints along the way. Start before dawn, carry plenty of water and check snow conditions.
A long pedestrian suspension bridge spanning Bear Canyon in the Corner Canyon trail system, with views down the gully and out over the Salt Lake Valley. It is reached by a moderate hike from the Orson Smith trailhead. Wear good shoes, bring water and expect mountain bikers on the shared trails.
A small state recreation area on the Point of the Mountain, one of the best training sites for paragliding and hang gliding in the country thanks to steady winds. Visitors can watch pilots launch and soar, and local schools offer tandem flights. Mornings and evenings usually have the best conditions.
A white temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dedicated in 2009 and set on the hillside of Corner Canyon with landscaped grounds and views of the valley. The interior is open only to church members, but visitors are welcome to walk the landscaped gardens and enjoy the views.
A small seasonal waterfall in Corner Canyon reached by a short and fairly easy trail of about a mile and a half round trip from the Coyote Hollow trailhead. It is at its best in spring with snowmelt and can be a trickle by late summer. It is a good family hike; go early to avoid crowds and heat.
The city's main park, with playgrounds, a splash pad, sports fields, picnic pavilions, a rodeo arena and walking paths. It hosts Draper Days each July, with a parade, rodeo, concerts and fireworks. It is a good stop for families with young children after a morning on the trails.
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