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Cedar Canyon Trail

5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Running trail in Cedar City, Utah · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Cedar Canyon 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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Paved

What runners say about Cedar Canyon Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (3 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Found this trail on All Trails while visiting the area. More of a paved path to follow along the creek with a “waterfall” at the end. Great for walking, jogging, or running some miles. Paved the whole way and then can walk a bit off trail to the waterfall. Very quiet and peaceful on the trail. We ended up getting 3.

★★★★★ — Wendy , Apr 2026

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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.

🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“More of a paved path to follow along the creek with a “waterfall” at the end.”

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Plan your run at Cedar Canyon Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find Cedar Canyon Trail

Coal Creek Trail, Cedar City, UT 84720

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Running trails near Cedar City

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Red Hollow Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 199 reviews

Cedar City, UT

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Popular recreation area featuring red rock formations and hiking and bike trails for all skill levels.

under a mile away

Razorback Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Cedar City, UT

Scenic

under a mile away

Cedar Canyon Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Cedar City, UT

Paved

under a mile away

Canyon Park, East Side

4.7 ★★★★★ 668 reviews

Cedar City, UT

PavedShadedScenic

Green space on Coal Creek with a picnic pavilion, playground, shade trees & BBQ grills.

under a mile away

Ann J. Gardner Canyon Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 198 reviews

Cedar City, UT

ShadedScenic

Green space with a playground, picnic tables, volleyball court, and trails, plus a babbling brook.

under a mile away

Thunderbird Garden Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 151 reviews

Cedar City, UT

Scenic

Area with hiking trails and a disc golf course, featuring red rock formations.

1.3 miles away

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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.