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Wellsville Mountain Wilderness

4.8 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Mendon, Utah · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Wellsville Mountain Wilderness' 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.

Wellsville Mountain Wilderness — running trail in Mendon, UT, photo 1
Natural surfaceOpen 24hScenicHilly

What runners say about Wellsville Mountain Wilderness

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (11 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“There are three main entries: Rattlesnake Canyon, Cold Water Canyon (the steepest), and Deep Canyon (the most picturesque).”

Beautiful mountains where the whole wilderness is your playground. Must climb the top of the range and walk the ridge to fully appreciate!

★★★★★ — Craig , May 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 11 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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“The Wellsville Range is really steep, climbing through several changes in climate as the elevation increases rapidly.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“There are three main entries: Rattlesnake Canyon, Cold Water Canyon (the steepest), and Deep Canyon (the most picturesque).”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Plan your run at Wellsville Mountain Wilderness

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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.
  • Websitethearmchairexplorer.com

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

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 Wellsville Mountain Wilderness

Mendon, Utah

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Running trails near Mendon

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Rendezvous Park

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Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a public restroom and a walking path that's popular with dog owners.

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Willow Horseshoe Park

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Bridger Bike Park

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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.