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Kays Creek Parkway
4.6 ★★★★★ 300 Google reviews · Running trail in Layton, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Kays Creek Parkway'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.
This 100-acre area includes 2.5 mi. of paved trail, 4 trailheads & wildlife-information placards.
What runners say about Kays Creek Parkway
“It is more flat that way so I see a lot more families with smaller kids going that direction but overall it’s beautiful.”
“Such a cute, easy trail great for morning runs”
Beautiful trails ,unfortunately a lot of off road vehicle activities on walk path.
First time at this location was on 6/18. It's beautiful! Clean, paved paths which are mostly flat, with some extra variations thrown in there if you want different terrains or elevations. We arrived around 7:30 pm, hiked around the ENTIRE reservoir and got out as it got dark. And it was perfect.
My love and I frequently get a 5 mile walk in here. Beautiful nature reserve.
Our favorite (paved) walkway that has taken us from stroller walks, all the way to toddler rock picking walks!
Trail conditions & character
“It is more flat that way so I see a lot more families with smaller kids going that direction but overall it’s beautiful.”
“Clean, paved paths which are mostly flat, with some extra variations thrown in there if you want different terrains or elevations.”
“From the parking lot to the reservoir and back to the parking lot is just under 3 miles you can go the other direction towards homes.”
“Clean, paved paths which are mostly flat, with some extra variations thrown in there if you want different terrains or elevations.”
“The trail that goes around the reservoir is paved for half of it and then turns into a dirt trail that has some up and down elevation.”
“Our favorite (paved) walkway that has taken us from stroller walks, all the way to toddler rock picking walks!”
Plan your run at Kays Creek Parkway
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 — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Phone+1 801-336-3900
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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