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Wade Springs Trailhead, Murdock Canal Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 91 Google reviews · Running trail in Pleasant Grove, Utah · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Wade Springs Trailhead, Murdock Canal Trail'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.
Canal-side trail for hikers, bikers and families, with restrooms and water fountains.
What runners say about Wade Springs Trailhead, Murdock Canal Trail
“Love this trail as it's a great smells and beautiful scene”
I went for a bike ride was almost to Wade springs on the paved Murdock trail head when I encountered a fuzzy friend. Chillean rose tarantula. Don't be fooled by their size, the small ones can be deadly too. They can move very fast when they want to. Can be fatal to someone less than 100lbs
We love riding the valley Vista trails nearby. Trailhead is small, so parking can be limited. Good restrooms and a water fountain. Right next to the Murdock trail. Great place to start a ride or run. Easy to find. Valley Vista trails are really fun!
I love the Murdock canal trail! Today I biked from my house in Orem to Lone Peak high school and back. It was so gloriously wonderful and fun!
Parking is a bit tricky due to being a smaller lot but the trail is very pleasant.
Trail conditions & character
“There's a nice overlook to the utah Valley area with some picnic tables and restrooms.”
“The canal trail has these nicely kept trailhead parking lots with bathrooms, water fountains, bike fixing stations, and information about the now underground canal.”
“The canal trail has these nicely kept trailhead parking lots with bathrooms, water fountains, bike fixing stations, and information about the now underground canal.”
“The canal trail has these nicely kept trailhead parking lots with bathrooms, water fountains, bike fixing stations, and information about the now underground canal.”
“I went for a bike ride was almost to Wade springs on the paved Murdock trail head when I encountered a fuzzy friend.”
Plan your run at Wade Springs Trailhead, Murdock Canal Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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, restrooms, water — reported by runners
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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