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Kay's Creek Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Running trail in Layton, Utah · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Kay's Creek 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.
What runners say about Kay's Creek Trailhead
It's not long but it's not short, with a few lovely inclines and routes to choose from. It's wild enough we saw two deer, but just off the main road for semi easy access. There were several swimmers, and people letting their dogs enjoy the water.
Very nice trail that is about 8ft wide of newly paved walkway. Easy walk with slow inclines/declines from the trailhead to the fork just past the parking area. The trail goes well past that and is a very steep climb. There are nice benches along the trail, usually under a tree for shade.
Very nice, lots of wild life, often hidden in the car-tails, careful with young kids, there are cougars in the area as noted on the trail head sign warnings. Lots of deer usually
You can walk all the way around the pond too where people fish and paddleboard. Connects to a trailhead parking lot
Trail conditions & character
“Easy walk with slow inclines/declines from the trailhead to the fork just past the parking area.”
“Very nice trail that is about 8ft wide of newly paved walkway.”
“Benches throughout and bathrooms in the middle with drinking fountains as well, very bougie.”
“Benches throughout and bathrooms in the middle with drinking fountains as well, very bougie.”
Plan your run at Kay's Creek Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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, water — reported by runners
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