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Canyon Glen Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 758 Google reviews · Running trail in Provo, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Canyon Glen Park'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.
Laid-back park and picnic area featuring paved hiking trails, a playground and a stream.
What runners say about Canyon Glen Park
“The walking trail is well maintained and offers beautiful views the entire way, especially with the river running right alongside it.”
“The walking trail is well maintained and offers beautiful views the entire way, especially with the river running right alongside it.”
“You can picnic, bbq, play volleyball, ride your bike, walk, play in the river or spend some quiet time.”
This park is amazing. It is just a short drive up Provo Canyon from Orem and halfway between the base of the mountain and Sundance Resort. In addition to being located in one of my favorite places in the world it is one of my favorite parks to stop at for many reason it has an ample parking lot.
Such a big, beautiful park good for a huge range of events from birthday parties to family reunions to work or church events. There is a huge pavilion, places to fish in the river, a couple sand volleyball courts, little plastic rock climbing walls (7 ft?
Went on a date here, we had hot chocolate and hiked the trail. There's not a lot of information about the Canyon Glen Loop trail on Google Maps, but it is a loop about 600 feet in elevation, with a wonderful little dirt (unpaved) pathway.
Cool hike (though the beginning can get confusing and was extremely difficult). Pretty views overall and not too bad to do!
Trail conditions & character
“The walking trail is well maintained and offers beautiful views the entire way, especially with the river running right alongside it.”
“In addition to being located in one of my favorite places in the world it is one of my favorite parks to stop at for many reason it has an ample parking lot.”
“You can picnic, bbq, play volleyball, ride your bike, walk, play in the river or spend some quiet time.”
“There are several bridges that cross over the Provo river and to the paved bike/hike/jog path.”
“There's not a lot of information about the Canyon Glen Loop trail on Google Maps, but it is a loop about 600 feet in elevation, with a wonderful little dirt (unpaved) pathway.”
Plan your run at Canyon Glen Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteprovo.gov
- Phone+1 801-852-6606
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–11 pm |
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