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Mapleton Canyon
4.7 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Running trail in Mapleton, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Mapleton Canyon'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.
Hiking area with a kid-friendly trail that's peaceful when snow-covered.
What runners say about Mapleton Canyon
“Beautiful place to go hiking and enjoy the outdoors.”
“The paths are wide, clear, and well-kept, with lots of shade along the way.”
“This trail is refreshing and peaceful.”
I'm a little bias, as I grew up next door to this canyon, but I love it! It's my "everyday hike." If you go past Whiting Campground, there's a gentle trail that forks at the stream. Go right to climb to the peak (6+ hours), go left for a more easy-going hike along the stream.
This is one of my favorite hiking trails. It does get pretty busy on weekends. Great place to escape the heat of the valley for a hike for an hour or an entire day if you want to reach the summit of Spanish Peak. Dogs, horses, mountain bikes, and motor bikes are allowed on the trail.
Pretty enjoyable easy hike. Some parts have unavoidable water that you will likely end up with wet shoes. (at least when i went, so check on conditions before you go)
We love our morning walks up this beautiful canyon. Lots of fun neighbors as well. Give it a try!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful place to go hiking and enjoy the outdoors.”
“The paths are wide, clear, and well-kept, with lots of shade along the way.”
Plan your run at Mapleton Canyon
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
Running trails near Mapleton
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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Left Fork Mapleton Canyon Trailhead
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Mapleton City Park
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Hobble Creek Park
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