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Blackridge Reservoir

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,342 Google reviews · Running trail in Herriman, Utah · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Blackridge Reservoir's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. 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.

ShadedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Lake offering a sandy beach for swimming and sunbathing, a playground and covered pavilions, plus boat rentals and trails.

What runners say about Blackridge Reservoir

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,342 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Clean, great views, fun park for the kids, and you can bbq near the water with the family for a summer fun filled day.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Clean, great views, fun park for the kids, and you can bbq near the water with the family for a summer fun filled day.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“There are some covered pavilions with picnic tables too, but not a lot of grown shade trees.”

Today was very nice and quiet not too many people (I've been told it gets jam packed so we got lucky) the trail around is perfect for a relaxing walk and for kids to bike along, the beach area has several covered table areas for food, the beach "sand" is more like fine gravel and not very comfortable to walk on so…

★★★★★ — Captain , Jun 2019

super close to our house so very convenient. the only downside is if you visit in weekends or holidays it's $15 to park. you can kayak and swim. there is also sand to play in. some shade but not alot. and there are alot of little fish

★★★★★ — Sparkle , Jul 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 11 mentions

“We’ve only been once but parking was easy (we went early) but did have to pay $15 because it was a holiday.”

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🚻 Restrooms 6 mentions

“The bathrooms were well kept, there was minimal bugs for being a reservoir and the water was great.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“Dogs are allowed on the grassy areas but not on the beach or in the water.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Clean, great views, fun park for the kids, and you can bbq near the water with the family for a summer fun filled day.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“There are some covered pavilions with picnic tables too, but not a lot of grown shade trees.”

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Plan your run at Blackridge Reservoir

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteherriman.gov
  • Phone+1 801-446-5323
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Blackridge Reservoir

15000 S Ashland Ridge Dr, Herriman, UT 84096

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.