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Slate Canyon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 367 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 Slate 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.
Valley view, green canyon and foothill spot featuring a trail network for hiking and mountain biking, plus picnic areas.
What runners say about Slate Canyon Park
“I've seen snakes on this trail three days in a row this week Great view of the valley though.”
“The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is the perfect place for a short easy hike.”
This is an underrated canyon so it is not visited nearly as much as it's crowded cousin, Rock canyon. The trail up the canyon is very steep but is surrounded by a rugged beauty of soaring, mostly inaccessible peaks.
Very calm and peaceful. Not nearly as crowded as neighboring Rock Canyon or Y mountain. Beautiful view of the valley and mountains. Great hiking and walking from here.
The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is the perfect place for a short easy hike. From the slate canyon parking lot it's about 2 miles to the Y parking lot. There are bees along the trail and there's a beehive in one of the gates you pass through on the trail.
Easy access, paved parking lot and restroom at trail head. First part of trail (a mile or so) is basically a rocky road, but keep climbing and it becomes more of a trail. It is steep: We gained 2900 ft of elevation in ~3 miles.
Trail conditions & character
“I've seen snakes on this trail three days in a row this week Great view of the valley though.”
“The trail up the canyon is very steep but is surrounded by a rugged beauty of soaring, mostly inaccessible peaks.”
“They need more parking and a information sign telling people about what the area was and what they mined there.”
“Easy access, paved parking lot and restroom at trail head.”
Plan your run at Slate 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteprovo.gov
- Phone+1 801-852-6606
- 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 |
Running trails near Provo
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Slate Canyon Trail
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Y Trailhead
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Y-shaped landmark on a mountain reached at the end of a steep trail of an hour or so.
Rock Canyon
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Hiking and climbing spot that runs through a canyon with a waterfall.
Rock Canyon Trailhead
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Popular hiking area with routes that range from easy paved paths to challenging climbs.
Bonneville Shoreline Trail head Springville
4.6 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
