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Bonneville Shoreline Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Salt Lake City, Utah · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Bonneville Shoreline Trail'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.

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What runners say about Bonneville Shoreline Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (19 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Wonderful way to see the entire valley North, East, West and South! There are many trails that take off from the main path, in other words, there are considerable options. Take lots of water, wear good shoes for hiking and go early in the day, unless it's a cooler day.

★★★★★ — Susanm , Jun 2017

This trail is a great trail to train your mountain bike skills. Insane uphill, and thundering downhill all along the way. It is also a great trail to commute on as well.

★★★★★ — Dallin , Jul 2017

Perfect trail for a quick hiking fix... It's practically in my backyard!

★★★★☆ — Mike , Jul 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 19 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Really awesome trail with panoramic views of the valley!”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“There is typically a good amount of wind if you choose to go higher in the hills.”

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Plan your run at Bonneville Shoreline Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Websitebonnevilleshorelinetrail.org

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Bonneville Shoreline Trail

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Bonneville Shoreline Preserve

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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.