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Grandeur Peak (Face) Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 303 Google reviews · Running trail in Salt Lake City, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Grandeur Peak (Face) Trailhead'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.
Strenuous hike up a valley overlook, featuring mountain views and steep inclines.
What runners say about Grandeur Peak (Face) Trailhead
“If you are looking for a peak with a great view this is a good one.”
Awesome place to hike with your dog, trail run, or watch sunsets year round. There is much more accessible from this trailhead than the climb to Grandeur Peak. There are miles and miles of trails in gulleys, ridgelines, and along the shoreline.
Such a fun hike! My Aussie pup and I had the best time. Totally doable without spikes or poles. All around beautiful views of the valley and mountains. Will recommend start early to avoid sunburnt.
Exhausting trail! One of the hikers we came across said the East side is easier. We were on the West side and it is insanely steep. Quite a few hikers, joggers, and even mountain bikers on the trail. The views are amazing! It’s definitely a difficult trail due to how steep it is. Be careful coming down!
I went up the West face trail and even though it is steep. I really enjoyed taking in the differences of scenery compared to Mill Creek approach.
Trail conditions & character
“With the expectation this climb (3000ft vert within two and a half mile) was going to suck, it was actually not that bad because it really didn’t take that long(about 1.”
“This is the trail to hike or run if you feel the need to punish yourself, but in the end the views are breathtaking and worth the sacrifice.”
“I did the loop (going down via the valley instead and connect to pipeline trail back to parking) totally 11 miles and took me about 4.”
“Also, it’s pet friendly as long as they are on a leash and you pick up after them!”
“But nothing really technical as long as your shoes have some grip (if you are going back down this way it’s totally another story I guess).”
Plan your run at Grandeur Peak (Face) Trailhead
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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