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Jenny's Canyon Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 514 Google reviews · Running trail in Dammeron Valley, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Jenny's Canyon 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.
Family-friendly destination featuring an easy trail to a small slot canyon.
What runners say about Jenny's Canyon Trail
“The scenery is absolutely beautiful, with stunning red rock formations and unique canyon views that make the whole walk feel special.”
“It's very kid-friendly, short, and one of the only hikes that offers shade due to the tall canyon walls you briefly enter.”
“The cool air inside the canyon contrasts perfectly with the warm desert outside, and the acoustics make it a quiet, peaceful escape.”
“It’s an easy, family-friendly trail that still delivers big on beauty — perfect for when you want that classic Utah slot canyon experience without a long trek.”
This hike is short, sweet, and stunning; the definition of “small but mighty.” Within minutes, you’re hiking into a beautiful little slot canyon that feels like a secret passage carved right into the rock.
It was beautiful. Nice short walk with a marked trail to the little cave, slot canyon. We, my family and I went in the evening and it was empty. Just us. It was fun playing with our echos. Go all the way back, if you don't the rocks all blend together and you might miss the little slot. Jenny's Canyon
Very fun little place to let the kids crawl around and see some natural cool rock formations. A short little hike to a climbing fun little area to play. Soft sand walk, up to hard rocks, and Slick rock area. Fun for the family and the dunes are awesome straight across the road, but come early, sand gets hot. 🔥
Beautiful place! Easy hike for the entire family with fun places for kids to climb once you get into the "canyon". The canyon itself is very small but was a lot of fun and pretty to look at. There is also an overlook that is pretty easy to hike up - like walking up large stairs. We had a blast.
Trail conditions & character
“The scenery is absolutely beautiful, with stunning red rock formations and unique canyon views that make the whole walk feel special.”
“Very short hike from the parking lot, very easy to hike, but it contains such beauty!”
“It's very kid-friendly, short, and one of the only hikes that offers shade due to the tall canyon walls you briefly enter.”
“The cool air inside the canyon contrasts perfectly with the warm desert outside, and the acoustics make it a quiet, peaceful escape.”
“One thing to keep in mind the sand is very light and soft, so wearing comfortable shoes or hiking sandals will make a big difference.”
Plan your run at Jenny's Canyon Trail
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- 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
- Websitestateparks.utah.gov
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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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