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Donner Trail Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · Running trail in Salt Lake City, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Donner Trail 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.
Park with 2 playgrounds, picnic tables, and a trail, plus sunset views.
What runners say about Donner Trail Park
“Very clean and green park to visit, has two playgrounds and has dog stations for pets and also offers a great view.”
It's a nice park with a small looping walking trail. Not very busy with a small play area, and picnic benches under that shade of trees. Been here a few times for lunch break walks.
Fun park, Great view of valley. No restrooms at all so plan ahead. Great hills for rolling down. Walking paths.
Great little place to walk around and enjoy the mountain scenery. Located close to downtown Salt Lake City.
Quiet Little park located behind the zoo before the mouth of Emigration Canyon and above Scum Dog dog park. Totally need to check out the fireworks on the 4th an 24th from here usually able to see 1-3 different shows from here.
Trail conditions & character
“Very clean and green park to visit, has two playgrounds and has dog stations for pets and also offers a great view.”
“Great place to walk and walk your dogs but be careful there are a lot of off leash larger dogs there in the evenings.”
“Donner Park, Donner Hill and Donner Hill Marker are all within 1 mile of each other on Emigration Canyon near “This is the Place””
“There is a drinking fountain, a playground with swings, and a large grassy field.”
Plan your run at Donner Trail 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteslc.gov
- Phone+1 801-972-7800
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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