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Provo River Parkway
4.7 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Running trail in Provo, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Provo River Parkway'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.
Paved path, popular with runners, skaters and cyclists, at the heart of a park.
What runners say about Provo River Parkway
“A favorite spot to come to for a run, walk, or bike through Provo and/or the canyon.”
“The paved trail takes you past a tree-lined riverbank, providing sanctuary even with the town all around it.”
May 7, 2023 The river is running, most snow we have had in decades. I really love this trail when the seasons change spring is beaUTAHful. :D enjoy the photo and video listen to the river.
Plenty of lovely sights to be seen along the tranquil Provo River Parkway Trail. The paved trail takes you past a tree-lined riverbank, providing sanctuary even with the town all around it.
It's a nice basic park. Its proximity to the Provo river trail makes it a fun destination park for families on a Sunday stroll.
Great! Easy Access to the Provo River walking and biking trail. Nice parking lot, easy access. There is also a playground.
Trail conditions & character
“much appreciated when posing other pet owners and needing to give the other dogs a wide berth.”
“The paved trail takes you past a tree-lined riverbank, providing sanctuary even with the town all around it.”
“The paved trail takes you past a tree-lined riverbank, providing sanctuary even with the town all around it.”
Plan your run at Provo River Parkway
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteprovo.org
- Phone(801) 852-6606
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–11 PM |
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