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Dimple Dell East Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Running trail in Sandy, Utah · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Dimple Dell East Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

ScenicDog-friendly

Well-kept trail system for hiking, dog-walking and mountain biking, with mountain vistas.

What runners say about Dimple Dell East Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (58 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions
🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“You can also walk dogs, ride mountain bikes, or hike, but you can do those things anywhere but it is a beautiful park.”

This is a slice of heaven. I cannot get enough of it. Very comfortable place to walk, run or mountain bike. The views are spectacular. I definitely recommend this stop. You will probably see me there :).

★★★★★ — John , Jan 2021

It's a great little park with many different hiking options from very easy to moderate. Great place to come to to get great (fairly unobstructed) views of the mountains. I never regret coming here.

★★★★★ — Cameron , Sep 2020

Awsome place to ride horses. You can also walk dogs, ride mountain bikes, or hike, but you can do those things anywhere but it is a beautiful park. Very well maintained.

★★★★★ — Joseph , Nov 2021

Been hiking here many times and I just love it! It's beautiful and pretty easy! Has lots of little side trails that you can take too.

★★★★★ — Adam , Aug 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 58 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 9 mentions

“You can also walk dogs, ride mountain bikes, or hike, but you can do those things anywhere but it is a beautiful park.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 7 mentions

“You can also walk dogs, ride mountain bikes, or hike, but you can do those things anywhere but it is a beautiful park.”

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Plan your run at Dimple Dell East Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Where to find Dimple Dell East Trailhead

Sandy, Utah

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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.