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Rock Canyon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,288 Google reviews · Running trail in Provo, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rock Canyon 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.
Sprawling green space with a trail & playgrounds, plus a volleyball court, horseshoes & disc golf.
What runners say about Rock Canyon Park
“This is a very nice park with very beautiful view of the surounding mountains.”
Haven't been to this park in years and it changed so much! It's so much better and newer of course. The bathroom is clean. The playgrounds are amazing and kid friendly. You get the mountains so close to you and so many trails to walk on. Also the bowl where you can roll down. Amazing park!!
Great hiking. Very hot. Bring an umbrella it is worth it. There is a nice little creek, depending on the time if year, that gives you an opportunity to cool off. We went mid June so the creek was still flowing. There is a Park as well as a Conyon.
Super nice park! My kids have running class over this place. Super. And is very good for tubing. Kids love this place ! Is very large place. A lot thing to do. Best place for tubing in Provo. Danger in same areas but super cool.
Very nice park. Significant wind off the mountains cooled us. Biking, dogs and walking on the path. Hammocks in the trees. Kite-flying. Views of Utah Lake.
Trail conditions & character
“LOVE THIS PARK😍🥰👍💙 A great place for hiking, having fun, relaxing, amazing views, new playgrounds for kids to enjoy, and have lots of picnic tables around the whole park!”
“If you are in Provo and want a great place to go sleding, Rock Canyon has the best hills to do it.”
“Big fields, plenty of pavilion tables, and even nice bathrooms!”
Plan your run at Rock Canyon Park
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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteprovo.gov
- Phone(801) 852-6000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–11 PM |
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