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Jordan River OHV State Recreation Area

4.3 ★★★★☆ 280 Google reviews · Running trail in Salt Lake City, Utah · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Jordan River OHV State Recreation Area'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.

PavedRestroomsTrailhead parking

This park has motocross tracks for off-highway motorcycles & ATVs, plus a playground & picnic site.

What runners say about Jordan River OHV State Recreation Area

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (280 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great trail to walk or bike on! Lots of birds to watch while you walk. Very dog friendly as well!

★★★★★ — Cheyenne , Mar 2025

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“We drove down from Boise to watch our grandson and were not familiar with the motocross parking and the best places to watch fro.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“They have multiple restrooms, playground & a small park area for the little kids to stay busy.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Plan your run at Jordan River OHV State Recreation Area

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Websitestateparks.utah.gov
  • Phone(801) 533-5425
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 4–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 7 AM–2 PM
Sunday 7 AM–2 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 Jordan River OHV State Recreation Area

2824 Rose Park Ln, Salt Lake City, UT 84116

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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.