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Lindon View Murdock Canal Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 123 Google reviews · Running trail in Lindon, Utah · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Lindon View Murdock Canal 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.

PavedOpen 24hShadedScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastRestrooms

Popular paved trail for walking, biking, and jogging.

What runners say about Lindon View Murdock Canal Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (123 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Just PLEAsE clean up after your dogs, and watch out for the cyclists going 50 miles and hour.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Nice scenic views of Timpanogas and you don't have to deal with the noise & emissions of cars in the city except for a few crosswalks across neighborhood roads.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Not a lot of shade and you have to cross some busy roads, so beware of that.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Easy trail, though can get congested with groups of bicyclists.”

This is a great bike path! Beautiful views of both mountains and the Utah valley! There are many stops or trailheads with restrooms and water!

★★★★★ — Chuck , Sep 2022

Such a great trial for biking and walking! It goes a long way!! Great view and lots of space! Not a lot of shade and you have to cross some busy roads, so beware of that. Not too hard of a ride. It’s paved :)

★★★★★ — Trinsica , Jun 2023

Great trail, had provided many hours of fun for me, my dog, and my family. A service greatly appreciated by many, and a wonderful place to enjoy the great outdoors.

★★★★★ — Bracken , Jun 2020

Never had a bad experience hiking here, always fun to go. Whether it’s with friends or family or even for scouting, this is the go-to for a good hike. Definitely not the most laborious of treks, but it’s very enjoyable.

★★★★★ — Killian , Jul 2022

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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 12 mentions

“Nice scenic views of Timpanogas and you don't have to deal with the noise & emissions of cars in the city except for a few crosswalks across neighborhood roads.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“The only issue is that when installing, the asphalt wasn't crowned.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“There are many stops or trailheads with restrooms and water!”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Not a lot of shade and you have to cross some busy roads, so beware of that.”

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Flat & fast 3 mentions

“The trail is mostly flat and you get some amazing views of the cities in Utah County as you bike.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Great trail, had provided many hours of fun for me, my dog, and my family.”

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Plan your run at Lindon View Murdock Canal Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Lindon View Murdock Canal Trailhead

330 N 780 E, Lindon, UT 84042

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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.