Tooele district, Utah, United States

Places to visit near Erda

Erda is a town in Tooele district, Utah, United States, home to about 4,642 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 forts & heritage, 29 churches and 18 parks. The must-see places are Deseret Peak Utah Temple (6 km), Adobe Rock (7 km) and Jehovahs Witnesses Tooele Congregation (11 km).

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Erda, Utah
Erda, Tooele district, Utah, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Erda at a glance

Location
Tooele district, Utah, United States
Population
about 4,642
Coordinates
40.6127° N, 112.3044° W
Places within 50 km
161 (63 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Erda

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Erda

74 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Erda. The closest is Adobe Rock (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Adobe Rock · viewpoint · Tooele · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Bates Peak · viewpoint · Salt Lake · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Nelson Peak · viewpoint · Salt Lake · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Farnsworth Peak · viewpoint · Tooele · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Black Rock · viewpoint · Tooele · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Knee Weakener · viewpoint · Salt Lake · ~18 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Erda

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Erda. The closest is Benson Grist Mill (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Erda

48 churches within 100 km of Erda. The closest is Deseret Peak Utah Temple (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Erda

26 parks within 100 km of Erda. The closest is West Jordan Skate Park (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Erda

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Erda. The closest is Kennecott Tailings Pond Number Two (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Erda

19 museums within 100 km of Erda. The closest is Benson Grist Mill Pioneer Heritage Park (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Erda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Erda
  2. 6 km Deseret Peak Utah Temple · peak, Tooele
  3. 5 km Jehovahs Witnesses Tooele Congregation · church, Tooele
  4. 17 km Nelson Peak · peak, Salt Lake
  5. 1 km Bates Peak · peak, Salt Lake
  6. 11 km Adobe Rock · viewpoint, Tooele
  7. 7 km Back to Erda

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Erda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2374Adobe Rock (7 km)
    Forts & heritage4852Benson Grist Mill (5 km)
    Churches2948Deseret Peak Utah Temple (6 km)
    Parks1826West Jordan Skate Park (29 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs621Kennecott Tailings Pond Number Two (27 km)
    Museums1619Benson Grist Mill Pioneer Heritage Park (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens512Deseret Peak Wilderness (40 km)
    Other attractions610Salt Spring (34 km)
    Waterfalls59Terrace Falls Condominiums (34 km)
    Beaches & coast33Sunset Beach (18 km)
    Caves12The Creators Cave (45 km)
    Temples11Temple Square (49 km)

    Erda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Erda?

    Deseret Peak Utah Temple (peak, about 6 km), Adobe Rock (viewpoint, about 7 km), Jehovahs Witnesses Tooele Congregation (church, about 11 km), Bates Peak (peak, about 12 km), Nelson Peak (peak, about 13 km), Farnsworth Peak (peak, about 13 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Erda?

    161 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 forts & heritage, 29 churches, 18 parks, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Erda?

    Adobe Rock, about 7 km by road; Bates Peak (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Erda?

    Benson Grist Mill, about 5 km by road; Miller's House (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Erda?

    Deseret Peak Utah Temple, about 6 km by road; First Lutheran Church (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Erda?

    Start in Erda, visit Deseret Peak Utah Temple, then Jehovahs Witnesses Tooele Congregation, then Nelson Peak, then Bates Peak, then Adobe Rock, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Erda?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Erda

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Erda’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Erda on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.