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H-Rock Open Space

4.6 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Running trail in Salt Lake City, Utah · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from H-Rock Open Space'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.

Lit at nightScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

What runners say about H-Rock Open Space

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (60 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“Beautiful place to hike, watch fireworks or get a little bit out of the city a moments notice.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Beautiful view with an easy walk (to the lower part of the H!”

Beautiful place to hike, watch fireworks or get a little bit out of the city a moments notice. Also a good place to step in unpicked up dog poo, glass broken by confused teenagers and whiff a scent of Mary Jane’s cologne.

★★★★★ — David , Dec 2019

Great place to take a date and watch the sunset lots of hiking overall great look out point to see the Salt Lake valley

★★★★★ — Nick , Mar 2019

Nice little spot to watch the sunset and see downtown Salt Lake City. If it isn’t to hazy and the path isn’t to crowded it is a relaxing walk.

★★★★☆ — Bric , Jun 2018

Beautiful view with an easy walk (to the lower part of the H! Especially lovely night time view of the valley!

★★★★★ — Angela , Feb 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 60 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 21 mentions

“Beautiful place to hike, watch fireworks or get a little bit out of the city a moments notice.”

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💡 Lit for night running 4 mentions

“Especially lovely night time view of the valley!”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Also a good place to step in unpicked up dog poo, glass broken by confused teenagers and whiff a scent of Mary Jane’s cologne.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at H-Rock Open Space

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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteslc.gov
  • Phone(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

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 H-Rock Open Space

1938 Lakeline Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

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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.