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Butterfield Canyon Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Running trail in Herriman, Utah · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 13 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Butterfield Canyon Trailhead'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.
What runners say about Butterfield Canyon Trailhead
I almost gave 3 stars because this is small, you can ride evening in one morning. I gave it 4 (wanted 3.5) since they are adding more downhill bike trails. We're very spoiled with trail systems in the valley. If the sun is out I recommend Galena gulch and the lower half of copper rise because it's shaded.
Amazing trail system. Lots of trails for everyone. You can ride up to the mine overlook or use the connector trail at the top of Bolt DH trail and ride over to yellowfork.
Lots of good mountain biking trails. Ok for hiking and running. Great view of the mine.
I don't know if I was on the "Butterfield Canyon Trail" like Google thinks I was. I was just on the road heading up the canyon. In winter they block the road off, so it makes it a nice place to go to walk. I usually walk up for about a half hour (1.5 miles) and turn around and head back.
Trail conditions & character
“You can ride up to the mine overlook or use the connector trail at the top of Bolt DH trail and ride over to yellowfork.”
“This is Blue in the parking area just in front of the blocked off road.”
Plan your run at Butterfield Canyon Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Distance13 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesaltlakecounty.gov
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