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Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 526 Google reviews · Running trail in Farmington, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area'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.
What runners say about Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area
“Beautiful area for bird watching and enjoying the beautiful Utah landscape.”
We drove along the snow and ice covered muddy roads, happy we didn't bring the minivan. The scenery was peaceful, and we saw an amazing blue heron, kestrel, ducks, geese, bald eagles and several other raptors and water fowl. We also stopped at the information center and hiked around the area in the snow.
Wow! A great wildlife preserve so close to home! Fun visiting center, trails for an easy hike, and plenty of photo ops for birds and other animal life. Great for kids. Bring your camera, hats, water, and sunscreen.
This is a great place to see wild wetland creatures or take the nature walk with the kiddos. There's a nice learning center and a boardwalk in addition to several nesting towers for Great Herons.
This place is awesome! We went on a nice December day and had a great time! The reflections in each little body of water were out of this world! The hardest part was walking with the stroller on the gravel walkway, wasn't too bad but if you have a tiny little umbrella stroller you may have more of an issue!
Trail conditions & character
“(By the way, I love duck hunters and I’m so grateful for their contribution to waterfall conservation.”
“The hardest part was walking with the stroller on the gravel walkway, wasn't too bad but if you have a tiny little umbrella stroller you may have more of an issue!”
“The hardest part was walking with the stroller on the gravel walkway, wasn't too bad but if you have a tiny little umbrella stroller you may have more of an issue!”
“There's a nice learning center and a boardwalk in addition to several nesting towers for Great Herons.”
Plan your run at Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitewildlife.utah.gov
- Phone+1 801-451-7386
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–5 pm |
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