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Highland Glen Trailhead, Murdock Canal Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Running trail in Highland, Utah · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Highland Glen Trailhead, Murdock Canal Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Highland Glen Trailhead, Murdock Canal Trail
“Great running, walking, biking trail.”
The Highland Glen Trailhead for the Murdock Canal Trail is definitely tucked in away from the main road. The parking lot is amply sized to accommodate ~30+ cars. There is a pavilion connected as part of the parking lot which has a bathroom, drinking fountains, and a bike repair station!
Just what I needed - to get outside and moving during all of this coronavirus craziness! This is a great trail. It's easily accessible, well maintained, not too crowded, and gives you a good chance to be outdoors. Would recommend for anyone looking for a good trail here locally!
Fantastic trail for running or biking. Completely paved and goes a seriously long way. Great for marathon training!
Great running trail. Great views. This trail has benches along the way, restrooms and drinking fountains every few miles, bike fix stations, etc... very well designed. Walking, jogging, biking, and horse riding allowed. Tunnels under main roadways. Trail stretches up to provo canyon or down to the freeway.
Trail conditions & character
“The Highland Glen Trailhead for the Murdock Canal Trail is definitely tucked in away from the main road.”
“There is a pavilion connected as part of the parking lot which has a bathroom, drinking fountains, and a bike repair station!”
“There is a pavilion connected as part of the parking lot which has a bathroom, drinking fountains, and a bike repair station!”
Plan your run at Highland Glen Trailhead, Murdock Canal Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
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