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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in Utah

Utah has 92 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 47 cities and towns — Provo, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Mapleton and 43 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Murray Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,874 reviews

Murray, UT

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Large, public open space with pavilions, playing fields, a gazebo, an amphitheater & a restaurant.

Memory Grove

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,368 reviews

Salt Lake City, UT

ScenicDog-friendly

Serene space with monuments, fountains, creekside paths, an off-leash area & picnic tables.

Layton Commons Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,264 reviews

Layton, UT

ShadedLitScenic

47-acre park with a duck pond, 2 baseball fields & playgrounds, plus many picnic shelters & BBQs.

Quail Creek State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,424 reviews

Hurricane, UT

Natural surfaceScenic

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

Jordan Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,367 reviews

Salt Lake City, UT

Scenic

33.5-acre city park hosts the International Peace Gardens, plus sports fields, a playground & more.

Utah Lake State Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 2,064 reviews

Provo, UT

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Reserve encompassing Utah's largest freshwater lake, with fishing, boating & camping access.

Highland Glen Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,698 reviews

Highland, UT

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Un-lifeguarded pond-swimming & picnic facilities are available at this family-friendly public park.

Fitts Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,213 reviews

South Salt Lake, UT

ScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park with picnic tables and playgrounds, plus streams, a ninja-warrior fitness course, and a zip line.

Beus Pond Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 962 reviews

Ogden, UT

LoopPavedShadedScenic

A walking path circles a duck pond in this serene park with picnic tables & shady areas.

Rees Pioneer Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 929 reviews

Brigham City, UT

ShadedScenic

Dimple Dell Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 818 reviews

Sandy, UT

15 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Expansive park offering hiking, biking & horseback riding along with ponds, streams & picnic areas.

Y Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 802 reviews

Provo, UT

1 miShadedScenic

Y-shaped landmark on a mountain reached at the end of a steep trail of an hour or so.

Millrace Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 839 reviews

Taylorsville, UT

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Amenities at this grassy space include an off-leash dog area (permit required) & bass-fishing pond.

Canyon Glen Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 758 reviews

Provo, UT

LoopPavedScenic

Laid-back park and picnic area featuring paved hiking trails, a playground and a stream.

Hidden Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 739 reviews

Sandy, UT

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Picturesque setup with picnic & play areas, paved walking path & access to a mountain trail system.

Canyon Park, East Side

4.7 ★★★★★ 668 reviews

Cedar City, UT

PavedShadedScenic

Green space on Coal Creek with a picnic pavilion, playground, shade trees & BBQ grills.

Hyrum State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 686 reviews

Hyrum, UT

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Fishing, camping, and picnicking are available at this public space featuring a reservoir.

Canyon Rim Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 635 reviews

Millcreek, UT

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Neighborhood recreation area with picnic pavilions, athletic courts & walking trails.

Big Springs Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 556 reviews

Provo, UT

3.8 miLoopPavedScenic

Long, narrow park featuring grassy areas for picnics and games, a river and many hiking and biking trails.

James Mack Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 549 reviews

Smithfield, UT

ShadedScenic

Park with a creek, volleyball court, picnic tables and pavilions, and playgrounds, plus a nature walk.

Jenny's Canyon Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 514 reviews

Dammeron Valley, UT

ShadedLitScenic

Family-friendly destination featuring an easy trail to a small slot canyon.

Canyon View Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 535 reviews

Spanish Fork, UT

LitScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park with a pond for fishing plus picnic areas and playgrounds.

Steinaker State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 541 reviews

Vernal, UT

Natural surfaceScenic

Reservoir offering on-water recreation & a sandy beach with a swimming dock & picnic tables.

Lower City Creek Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 514 reviews

Salt Lake City, UT

2 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed, paved riverside trails and a road up a canyon featuring picnic areas.

Creekside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 491 reviews

Alpine, UT

PavedShadedScenic

Family-friendly park for picnics and sports, with grassy fields for games, plus 5 playgrounds.

Vivian Park Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 488 reviews

Provo, UT

PavedShadedScenic

Family-friendly park featuring a playground, picnic areas, and kid-friendly hikes, plus access to a biking/walking trail.

Mueller Park Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 448 reviews

Bountiful, UT

LoopShadedScenicDog-friendly

Hiking and biking destination featuring well-established paths shaded by trees and a campground.

Silver Lake

4.8 ★★★★★ 435 reviews

Brighton, UT

LoopBoardwalkLitScenic

River Hollow Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 453 reviews

Logan, UT

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Quiet family-friendly park with a playground, volleyball court and swing set.

Mapleton City Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 441 reviews

Mapleton, UT

ShadedScenic

Quiet, well-maintained greenspace for picnics, sports and playgrounds.

North Canyon Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 437 reviews

Bountiful, UT

ScenicDog-friendly

Large recreation area featuring a playground, scenic views and trails.

Grove Creek Canyon Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 409 reviews

Pleasant Grove, UT

3 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Mountain hike to a waterfall at the mouth of Grove Creek Canyon.

City Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 416 reviews

Salt Lake City, UT

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic, tree-lined park along City Creek featuring an arched bridge & walking paths.

Legacy Nature Preserve

4.3 ★★★★☆ 414 reviews

West Bountiful, UT

Scenic

Wildlife refuge on the south shore of the Great Salt Lake protecting 2,225 acres of bird habitat.

Granite Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 377 reviews

Sandy, UT

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Quiet neighborhood park with a kids' playground and mountain trails.

Cottonwood Cove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 369 reviews

St. George, UT

PavedShadedScenic

Kid-friendly amusement park with swings, slides and picnic tables.

Northlake Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 360 reviews

Lehi, UT

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Big community park offering soccer fields close to the lake, as well as trails.

Rendezvous Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 301 reviews

Logan, UT

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

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

Lake Mary Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 282 reviews

Brighton, UT

Scenic

Hiking area offering trails with lake views and wildflowers at varying elevations.

Wasatch Hollow Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 288 reviews

Salt Lake City, UT

LoopBoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Grassy park with swings, slides, picnic tables and trails leading to a creek.

Little Cottonwood Creek Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 268 reviews

Sandy, UT

4 miShadedScenic

Easy-going riverfront trail for hiking and mountain biking, also used for family outings.

Snow Canyon State Park Petrified Sand Dunes

4.9 ★★★★★ 256 reviews

Dammeron Valley, UT

PavedScenic

Kid-friendly park featuring red rock formations and petrified dunes, plus scenic walking trails.

Highland Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 256 reviews

Washington, UT

17 miLoopPavedScenic

Well-maintained, kid-friendly park featuring picnic shelters and play equipment for various age groups.

Brooks Nature Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 258 reviews

St. George, UT

LoopCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Small park featuring a pond with wildlife and a trail, plus picnic areas.

Decker Lake Park

4 ★★★★☆ 281 reviews

West Valley City, UT

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Flat park and trail destination known for bird-watching, wildlife and boat races.

Lakeshore Bridge Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 235 reviews

Provo, UT

PavedShadedLitScenic

Paved, riverfront trail that’s also popular for biking and running, with duck sightings.

Oaklawn Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 237 reviews

North Ogden, UT

ShadedScenic

Park featuring a stream, a playground and baseball fields.

Woodstock Meadows Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 242 reviews

Murray, UT

LoopMixedShadedDog-friendly

Quaint park popular for picknicking and quiet walks around its pond and stream.

Pheasant Brook Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 241 reviews

Lindon, UT

ShadedLitScenic

Willow Heights

4.7 ★★★★★ 230 reviews

Brighton, UT

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Trail leading to a lake (and a meadow) where hikers can spot moose.

Chelsie Meadows Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 231 reviews

Layton, UT

Crushed gravelShadedLitDog-friendly

8-acre park offering a picnic pavilion & walking trail, plus tennis/basketball courts & playgrounds.

Woodland Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 218 reviews

Farmington, UT

MixedShadedLitScenic

Green Spring Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 213 reviews

Washington, UT

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Informal, family-friendly park featuring playgrounds and splash pads.

Ann J. Gardner Canyon Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 198 reviews

Cedar City, UT

ShadedScenic

Green space with a playground, picnic tables, volleyball court, and trails, plus a babbling brook.

Vintage Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 199 reviews

Bluffdale, UT

ShadedScenic

Grassy area featuring tennis and pickleball courts as well as a playground and a splash pad.

Springs Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 181 reviews

St. George, UT

Natural surfaceLitScenic

Quaint park featuring a duck pond with geese and swans.

Horsley Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 185 reviews

Brigham City, UT

Shaded

Sienna Hills Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 173 reviews

Washington, UT

MixedShaded

Clean, quiet, kid-friendly park featuring a playground, swing set and splash pad.

Parker Drive Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 159 reviews

Riverdale, UT

PavedScenic

Paved river-front trail, well-suited to strolling and biking excursions.

Spring View Farms Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 155 reviews

Bluffdale, UT

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly hiking area with a public restroom, photo opportunities, and mountain views.

Hidden Hollow

4.5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews

Salt Lake City, UT

LoopShadedScenic

Former construction debris-strewn area now run as a naturalistic park with benches & picnicking.

Hillside Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews

South Jordan, UT

PavedScenic

Green space with a playground, picnic tables, and soccer field, as well as running and bike trails.

Jordan River Parkway Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 147 reviews

West Jordan, UT

ScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly and flat parkway featuring a river trail popular for walking, biking, and riding.

Provo River Parkway Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 136 reviews

Orem, UT

PavedShadedScenic

Shaded, multi-use path along a river, popular for hiking and biking, with canyon access.

Trapper Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Logan, UT

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Grassy, shaded park, featuring a playground and picnic tables, plus an exercise zone for adults.

Train Watch Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 134 reviews

Clearfield, UT

Shaded

Playground beside an overpass featuring grass areas, picnic tables and shade.

Oquirrh Highlands Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 120 reviews

West Jordan, UT

Scenic

Playground, plus volleyball, baseball areas and horseshoe pits.

J. Rulon Gammon Vineyard Heritage Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 117 reviews

Vineyard, UT

ShadedScenic

Peak View Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 110 reviews

Draper, UT

Scenic

Well-maintained trailhead for hikers and mountain bikers alike, with scenic views and picnic tables.

Sunset Beach Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 107 reviews

Vineyard, UT

Scenic

Mahogany Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 117 reviews

Pleasant Grove, UT

Dog-friendly

Kids' play area and a field in a quiet setting also featuring basketball, a pavilion and a running track.

Smooth Canyon Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 80 reviews

Alpine, UT

PavedScenic

Relaxed park featuring soccer fields along with a paved path for walking and jogging.

Spring Creek Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 81 reviews

Lehi, UT

Recreational area with basketball and pickleball courts, a playground, a walking path, and a pavilion.

Utah Lake Shore Line Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 73 reviews

Provo, UT

PavedScenic

Recreational area featuring bike trails, hiking, fishing and birdwatching spots.

Kelvin Grove Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ 86 reviews

Springville, UT

Dog-friendly

Park with a playground and picnic tables, plus a basketball court and restrooms.

Settlement Canyon Reservoir Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

Tooele, UT

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Mapleton Canyon

4.7 ★★★★★ 64 reviews

Mapleton, UT

ShadedScenic

Hiking area with a kid-friendly trail that's peaceful when snow-covered.

Wrangler Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Sandy, UT

ShadedScenic

Scenic trail for running and biking, with restrooms and picnic tables.

Dale Young Nature Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 52 reviews

Perry, UT

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Bonneville Shoreline Trail “Z” Connector

4.7 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

Millcreek, UT

ScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring kid-friendly hiking trails with scenic views overlooking the city.

Park/fishing

4.2 ★★★★☆ 47 reviews

Clinton, UT

Family-friendly park featuring a pond and a path for walks, along with ducks.

Jordan Narrows Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews

Bluffdale, UT

Scenic

Hiking area featuring kid-friendly trails, a river, and scenic views.

Clyde Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 44 reviews

Mapleton, UT

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Picnicking, jogging, and dog walking are among the activities possible at this park.

Petersen Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 38 reviews

Alpine, UT

ScenicDog-friendly

Pretty, kid-friendly park showcasing trees and a bridge.

Sadler Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

Draper, UT

Lit

Canyon Hills Lookout

4.8 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Lehi, UT

Scenic

Sycamore Ridge Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews

West Jordan, UT

Scenic

Tremonton Walking Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Tremonton, UT

Mapleton Walking Path

4.6 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Mapleton, UT

PavedScenic

Flat asphalt path stretching for 5.25 miles leading between 2 canyons and known for peaceful views.

Fitness Trail Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

Saratoga Springs, UT

MixedScenic

Kiwanis park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 20 reviews

Pleasant Grove, UT

Scenic

Prevedel Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 19 reviews

West Haven, UT

Paved

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