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Canyon Rim Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 635 Google reviews · Running trail in Millcreek, Utah · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Canyon Rim 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.

ShadedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsQuiet

Neighborhood recreation area with picnic pavilions, athletic courts & walking trails.

What runners say about Canyon Rim Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (635 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Gorgeous and family-oriented scenic, quiet, and tucked-away park and venue in a beautiful area of the valley.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Benches face the playground and are in the shade which is great in the summer.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“There's so much room to run around, play with your kids or grandkids, or even catch a quiet nap under a tree.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Park has a wide variety of activities for all ages of children.”

This park is amazing! I recently went to the Monday evening concert series and it was so fun and entertaining. There are several covered picnic places for a BBQ or brunch. There's so much room to run around, play with your kids or grandkids, or even catch a quiet nap under a tree. Beautiful!

★★★★☆ — Keri , Jul 2022

Gorgeous and family-oriented scenic, quiet, and tucked-away park and venue in a beautiful area of the valley. There's also a large area for our sweet dogs to run and stretch, and just off the dog area is a great playground for the kiddos. Restrooms are near the playground, with more near the venue.

★★★★★ — Vonni , May 2025

Beautiful Park great place to take your dog for a walk I was very impressed with the layout and nice to take a walk through nature really really really really really nice place I'll be back

★★★★★ — Donald , Jul 2024

Nice space, trails, open grass and outdoor children’s gym equipment / playground . Dogs welcome on leash.

★★★★★ — A , Dec 2023

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 14 mentions

“There's also a large area for our sweet dogs to run and stretch, and just off the dog area is a great playground for the kiddos.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Gorgeous and family-oriented scenic, quiet, and tucked-away park and venue in a beautiful area of the valley.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Benches face the playground and are in the shade which is great in the summer.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“The playgrounds are great for kids and the bathroom are always clean.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“There's so much room to run around, play with your kids or grandkids, or even catch a quiet nap under a tree.”

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Plan your run at Canyon Rim Park

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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Phone(385) 468-1800

Hours

Monday 8 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–10 PM
Thursday 8 AM–10 PM
Friday 8 AM–10 PM
Saturday 8 AM–10 PM
Sunday 8 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 Canyon Rim Park

3100 S Grace St, Millcreek, UT 84109

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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.