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Olympus Hills
4.6 ★★★★★ 367 Google reviews · Running trail in Salt Lake City, Utah · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Olympus Hills' 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.
Playground, tennis courts and picnic tables dot this park with walking paths.
What runners say about Olympus Hills
“The tennis courts are a nice plus, they are always well maintained too.”
“Lovely park with beautiful trails and a nice view of the city!”
Great view of the valley, and of Mt. Olympus. Big softball field, so many tennis courts... nice walking trails when it'd not so hot.
Short trails not far from the city are perfect for quick morning hikes with little kids.
Lovely park with beautiful trails and a nice view of the city! Expect easy to moderate inclines throughout the park, which is great for exercise. The tennis courts are a nice plus, they are always well maintained too. The playground is another added bonus, great for younger children.
A wonderful bit of acreage that includes a picnic area and tennis courts, but its real asset is a walking trail that provides spectacular views of the Salt Lake Valley. Want to take a brisk walk that affords terrific scenery? This is the perfect place.
Trail conditions & character
“Overall Olympus Hills is a great park for a family outing, for playing tennis, or walking your dog.”
“A wonderful bit of acreage that includes a picnic area and tennis courts, but its real asset is a walking trail that provides spectacular views of the Salt Lake Valley.”
“The walking trails are nice but they aren't stroller/wheelchair friendly.”
“Playground, tennis courts, baseball fields, plenty of parking, picnic tables and my favorite - great walking/running paved paths up the foothills.”
“Overall Olympus Hills is a great park for a family outing, for playing tennis, or walking your dog.”
“Playground, tennis courts, baseball fields, plenty of parking, picnic tables and my favorite - great walking/running paved paths up the foothills.”
“Water fountains are located near the restrooms.”
Plan your run at Olympus Hills
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteslco.org
- Phone(385) 468-7275
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 |
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