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Oxbow Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Salt Lake City, Utah · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Oxbow Park'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.

ScenicStroller / ADA

What runners say about Oxbow Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (27 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“It is located on the Sandy River and offers a beautiful and serene environment that visitors will enjoy.”

Oxbow Park is a popular family-friendly nature park that offers many outdoor activities, including hiking, fishing, camping, and picnicking. It is located on the Sandy River and offers a beautiful and serene environment that visitors will enjoy.

★★★★★ — Jason , Mar 2023

Not much is greater than a lazy afternoon spent at Oxbow Park. The trails are always kept in excellent condition, and the benches strategically placed along the trail are refreshing. And who cares that occasionally a couple of dudes may be giving each other a LuLu in the bushes..... Who does that harm?!

★★★★★ — Mr. , Mar 2025

This walk is amazing! The trail here is really secluded, with amazing scenery.

★★★★★ — Carson , Jan 2024

Free zoo & nature center. •Birds, Cougar, Donkey, Bear, and more!! Beautiful area with hiking trails as well. •Really fun date idea or family day!

★★★★★ — Cristina , Aug 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 27 reviews →

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 7 mentions

“It is located on the Sandy River and offers a beautiful and serene environment that visitors will enjoy.”

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Plan your run at Oxbow Park

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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitesaltlakecounty.gov
  • Phone+1 385-468-1800
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 am–10 pm

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 Oxbow Park

Salt Lake City, Utah

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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.