Adams Canyon-Lower Falls
Distance: 15 min from trail-headDifficulty: easy
Highlights: Beautiful views and small waterfall
Time: 1 hour
Directions: From exit 326 of I-15 drive north for 6 miles on HWY 89. After passing signal at Oak Hills Drive, and milepost 340, watch for the next road on the right. Turn right onto the East-side Drive frontage road. Continue south for .3 miles on Eastside Drive to the trail head parking lot on the left. The unmarked parking area is at the northeast corner of Eastside Drive and Canyon Creek Drive (350 North)
Summary: From the northeast corner of the parking lot follow the trail near a fence through a thicket of Gamble oak. After 100 yards the path turns left up a steep slope and follows a series of switch-backs up the sandy hillside until you reach a level trail heading in both directions along the mountain. Don't get discouraged at this difficult part of the trail. It is interesting to think that this sandy part of the trail was once slopes of the Lake Bonneville shoreline. Turn RIGHT and continue for another 5 minutes until you see a connecting trail heading steeply downhill in the opposite direction toward large rocks. Head down trail for another 5 minutes past the rocks to a more level section. Trail will head the opposite direction downhill to the foot of the waterfall. Stick to the widest trail, their are a few smaller ones.
CAUTION: Keep eyes open for snakes, they like the sunny hillside.
Adams Canyon Upper Waterfall
Distance: 3.6 miles round tripElevation Gain: 1268 feet
Difficulty: Moderate (For older children or if you think your kids are up for it. Younger children may need help in some spots)
Highlights: Valley views, deep-canyon stream, and beautiful waterfall
Time: 2-3 hours
Link: http://www.localhikes.com/HikeData.asp?DispType=0&ActiveHike=0&GetHikesStateID=1&ID=4342
Directions: Follow above directions until you reach the side trail that leads down to the lower waterfall, and continue into the canyon. Just after entering the trees of the canyon you can see a side trail leading down to a sturdy bridge that crosses the stream. This is the (Bonneville Shoreline Trail, which is also fun to do.) Do not cross, continue on canyon trail on north side of stream. As you ascend the canyon, the trail becomes steeper and rockier. At 1.4 miles, the trail crosses from north to south side of creek on a wooden foot bridge. Soon a large slab rock blocks the trail. You will have to go around the rock on the right until you can meet up with trail. The last .4 miles are steep up to the waterfall. There are several cascades along the way. After arriving at the rock cliff that forms the backdrop of the waterfall you will cross the creek one more time to take you to the base of the falls. Enjoy the site with a great snack or picnic!
Farmington Creek - Upper Canyon
Distance: 3.2 miles
Difficulty: ModerateTime: 1.5-2.5 round trip
Link: http://www.farmington.utah.gov/trails_committee.11_1fc.html
Highlights: Parallels Farmington Creek in a scenic canyon. Beautiful waterfall at top of trail, with a large natural cave near beginning of trail. Lots of trees and shade.
Directions: From Main street in Farmington go east on 600 N. Turn north on 100 E. (Farmington Canyon Road) Continue up Farmington canyon, park in the small parking lot at the hairpin turn where pavement ends. Trail starts here.
Farmington Creek - Pond Section
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Difficulty: EASY
Time: 15-30 min
Highlights: Great place to have a picnic, fishing pond, picnic tables, lawn grass, and restrooms. Trail is paved, strollers and bikes are allowed.
Link: http://www.farmington.utah.gov/trails_committee.11_3fc.html
Directions: From Main Street in Farmington go east on 600 North, then north on 100 East (Farmington Canyon Road) Take first left into Farmington Pond area. Can park here or continue down and park by the pond. NOTE: There is a pedestrian underpass to access the Lagoon trail section without having to cross Main Street. 
Farmington Creek - Lagoon TrailDifficulty: EASY
Time: 30-60 min
Link: http://www.farmington.utah.gov/trails_committee.11_4fc.html
Highlights: Easy paved trail with lots of shade, right in middle of city. Benches and picnic tables. View animals from Lagoon's zoo.
Directions: Travel south on 200 W. from Main Street in Farmington in the middle of "S" curve at 600 N. There is parking in the cul-de-sac at end of 200 W.
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Farmington Bay nature Center
Distance: 1.3 MilesDifficulty: EASY
Time: 1 hour
Link: http://greatsaltlakenaturecenter.org/homepage.html or http://www.farmington.utah.gov/trails_committee.27_0fb.html
Highlights: See wildlife up close, including Bald Eagles. 1700 ft long boardwalk through the marsh. Visitors center and restrooms. Suitable for wheelchairs or strollers. Would be fun to bring binoculars or bird guide book.
Directions: Drive west on Glover Lane in Farmington (925 S.) just a block short of the radar dome. Look for a paved road (~1700 W.) to the south. Two classrooms can be seen by a large parking lot. Main gates close at 5 pm, but can walk through anytime. There are up to 20 miles of trails depending how long you want to stay and what route you take. Other entrances can be found, for instance, one at Pages Lane (Centerville). Go all the way west on Pages Lane, jog south under Legacy Parkway and park at Bountiful Lake.
