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Gobbler's Knob: Alexander Basin Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Millcreek, Utah · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Gobbler's Knob: Alexander Basin 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.

Open 24hHilly

What runners say about Gobbler's Knob: Alexander Basin Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (15 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great steep trail that is much less busy than the other upper Millcreek trails. From the top of Alexander basin you can continue to Gobblers know and Mt Raymond.

★★★★☆ — Jeremy , Jul 2022

Great hiking up Mill Creek Canyon. Many trails, dog friendly and various degrees of difficulty. Creek runs mostly year-round. Can get busy on weekends. Most trailheads have restrooms. Their are also several designated picnic areas.

★★★★★ — Bl , Oct 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 15 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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Great steep trail that is much less busy than the other upper Millcreek trails.”

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Plan your run at Gobbler's Knob: Alexander Basin Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Gobbler's Knob: Alexander Basin Trail

Millcreek, 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.