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Aspen Nature Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Running trail in Vernal, Utah · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Aspen Nature Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Kid-friendly hiking area featuring aspen trees and a beaver dam.
What runners say about Aspen Nature Trail
“The top trail allows a great view of the canyon.”
“Nevertheless, we had a nice little easy walk and saw a good sized deer while walking back to our Jeep.”
Simple trail through the aspen trees and a beaver damn at the end. I don't think there are currently any beavers around. This also looks like a good cross country skiing area!
We stopped and walked the trail to stretch our legs and we were so happy we did. We walked all the way to the beaver pool but it was dried up. A beautiful tra.
I know this sounds far fetched. But this is the best hike I have ever taken
All the hype about the beaver dam had us excited to stop here and stretch our legs and use the facilities. However, sadly, the pond was almost completely dry and the dam had been dismantled and strewn about the edges of the remains of the pond.
Trail conditions & character
“The top trail allows a great view of the canyon.”
“With restrooms at the trail head this is a good trail for little ones.”
Plan your run at Aspen Nature Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
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