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Winchester Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 559 Google reviews · Running trail in Murray, Utah · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Winchester 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.

PavedScenicRestroomsTrailhead parking

Park featuring a playground and grassy area.

What runners say about Winchester Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (559 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“The park is clean although small, the bathroom had a plumbing problem at the time I went, there is a kayak/canoe ramp.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“with the beautiful Jordan River streaming along its edge and lush greenery all around in Springtime.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“It's peaceful & calm, time to clear you thoughts.”

The paved path runs along a river which is nice to see along the way. It's clean and not crowded

★★★★☆ — Krystal , Sep 2024

Nice beginning to the Jordan Canal trail is here. Also a fun little play area for kids with boulders, and bathrooms.

★★★★★ — D , Jun 2022

My kids love this park! We usually go on long walks and end up at pond to see the ducks!

★★★★★ — Karina , Sep 2022

I love this place 😍 Perfect for my long runs My friends and I enjoy it !!! I’m

★★★★★ — Carolina , Jul 2021

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 8 mentions

“The park is clean although small, the bathroom had a plumbing problem at the time I went, there is a kayak/canoe ramp.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“The parking lot is small, but I've never seen it full unless there was a bicycling event going on.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“with the beautiful Jordan River streaming along its edge and lush greenery all around in Springtime.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

“The paved path runs along a river which is nice to see along the way.”

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Plan your run at Winchester 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitemurray.utah.gov
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 AM–11 PM

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 Winchester Park

6623 Murray Bluffs Dr, Murray, UT 84123

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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.