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Ghost Falls Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 116 Google reviews · Running trail in Draper, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ghost Falls Trail Head'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.
Shady, forested trail featuring a tiny, boulder-lined waterfall and creek crossings.
What runners say about Ghost Falls Trail Head
“The road to get to the trailhead is fairly well maintained, however there were a few places where a car would struggle.”
“The area is beautiful with lots of great places to stop and enjoy the scenery.”
“We went on this hike in the late evening and even then the sun didn't bother us because it is a very shady trail.”
“Really easy trail with a ton of bikers.”
We enjoyed hiking Ghost Falls trail. We went on the Phantom Foot Path which was so nice because you don't have to look out for bikers. We brought 8, 7, 5 and 2 year old children. 2 year old in a hiking backpack. Kids loved it. Very easy hike for them. Love the changes in scenery along the way.
This is a fun quick hike that is very kid friendly. We chose to hike down but if mountain biking is your thing you can do that too. We went on this hike in the late evening and even then the sun didn't bother us because it is a very shady trail.
Beautiful, little falls hidden in the side of the mountain. Great little hike. Not difficult at all or too lengthy. Fun and shady!
This is a wonderful cute hike that is very easy to manage, offers a great view of a spectacular waterfall, and multiple tiny little tributaries flowing throughout the various hiking trails in canyon rim regional park.
Trail conditions & character
“The tiny waterfall was hidden by the bushes, so it's hard to look at, and the trail was not the easiest one to follow.”
“The road to get to the trailhead is fairly well maintained, however there were a few places where a car would struggle.”
“We went on this hike in the late evening and even then the sun didn't bother us because it is a very shady trail.”
“Ample parking and very clean bathrooms with running water.”
“If you are coming from Alpine to Jacobs Ladder, the trail is pretty technical at first, then it drops into some tight trails.”
Plan your run at Ghost Falls Trail Head
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Phone(801) 576-6571
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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