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White Reef Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 27 Google reviews · Running trail in Hurricane, Utah · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from White Reef Trailhead'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.

LoopOpen 24hScenic

What runners say about White Reef Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (27 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“It was beautiful to say the least, and an easy out and back for us as the sun was going down, so we didn't stay past the sundown.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

this place is awesome. lots of fun trails for mountain biking and hiking. nothing too technical which is good it’s a fun flowy spot.

★★★★★ — Hayden , Aug 2022

Wonderful place! Some nice easy hikes. Some longer harder. Its brilliant.

★★★★★ — Jared , Mar 2023

There are a lot of great trails you can take from here. All of them are fun to run on and not crowded. I've seen all kinds of wildlife out here. The only thing missing is water, make sure to bring plenty in the summer months.

★★★★★ — Quinton , Jan 2024

We did a loop on White Reef, Quail Creek, and Tipple among a few other connecting trails. Went to the Dinosaur Tracks as part of the loop.

★★★★★ — Tom , Oct 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 27 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“It was beautiful to say the least, and an easy out and back for us as the sun was going down, so we didn't stay past the sundown.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“We did a loop on White Reef, Quail Creek, and Tipple among a few other connecting trails.”

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Plan your run at White Reef Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Websiteredcliffsdesertreserve.com
  • Phone+1 435-634-5759

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 White Reef Trailhead

Hurricane, Utah

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Running trails near Hurricane

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

Red Reef Trailhead

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Natural surfaceScenic

This park has a recreational reservoir for boating, fishing, swimming, plus picnic & camping areas.

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Grandpa's Pond Park

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MixedScenicDog-friendly

Popular park featuring a duck-filled pond, picnic tables and a disc golf course.

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Quail Creek Hiking and Mountain Bike Trail

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ScenicDog-friendly

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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.