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Jumpoff Canyon Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · Running trail in Ogden, Utah · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Jumpoff Canyon 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.

LoopScenicTrailhead parking

Hiking area featuring access to multiple trails, including the Bonneville shoreline trail.

What runners say about Jumpoff Canyon Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (92 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“I absolutely love this hike and the beautiful nature within!”

My favorite trailhead. Access to a great canyon and a few nice little options to explore. You can link up to Ogden Nature Center North trail head or head south to Douglas Street. Plenty of wildflowers, lizards, deer, and other critters along the way.

★★★★★ — Rick , May 2022

Great hiking. The map is a little misleading because once you get hiking, you realize how small the trails are. I was going to take the smallest loop, but by the time I got to the split, I felt like it had only been ten minutes.

★★★★★ — Jeff , Jul 2024

This is a great trail to hike. If you plan in going all the way to the waterfall it is a long steep hike. That being said my kids 9,7,5 were able to hike all the way. It is very busy this time of year for those going to see the waterfall. I agree with another reviewer that the trail markers are confusing.

★★★★★ — Michael , May 2023

Super cute, fun hike. Nothing crazy, just a stroll for the most part but there are some uphill areas that get your heart going a little. It's absolutely beautiful & clean regardless!!!

★★★★★ — Heidi , Apr 2024

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“If you plan in going all the way to the waterfall it is a long steep hike.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“There's a little parking area, and the routes are maintained and marked.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“I was going to take the smallest loop, but by the time I got to the split, I felt like it had only been ten minutes.”

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Plan your run at Jumpoff Canyon Trailhead

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.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners

Hours

Monday 7:15 AM–9:40 PM
Tuesday 7:15 AM–9:40 PM
Wednesday 7:15 AM–9:40 PM
Thursday 7:15 AM–9:40 PM
Friday 7:15 AM–9:40 PM
Saturday 7:15 AM–9:40 PM
Sunday 7:15 AM–9:40 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 Jumpoff Canyon Trailhead

420 N Harrison Blvd, Ogden, UT 84404

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Running trails near Ogden

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Ogden Nature Center North Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 290 reviews

Ogden, UT

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area with trail options for exploring nature and viewing mountain scenery.

under a mile away

Quail Trail Loop

4.3 ★★★★☆ 6 reviews

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Loop

under a mile away

Douglas Street Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 89 reviews

Ogden, UT

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hiking, biking, and exploring a cave in an area that's good for kids.

under a mile away

Ogden Bike Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 275 reviews

Ogden, UT

Scenic

Bike & BMX park in a scenic setting offering dirt trails & jumps for various skill levels.

1.5 miles away

Orton/Green Acres Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 238 reviews

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PavedShaded

Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, and walking track, plus soccer fields.

2.1 miles away

Ogden River Parkway Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 917 reviews

Ogden, UT

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed trail for hiking, biking, jogging and walking that follows the river, sometimes shaded.

2.2 miles away

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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.