Field guide
Visitor running routes and hiking near Salt Lake City
Find practical information on running and hiking near Salt Lake City. Details on Liberty Park, Sugar House Park, and the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.
Salt Lake City provides several options for runners and walkers. City parks like Liberty Park and Sugar House Park offer paved and wood chip loops for structured workouts in an urban setting.
For those seeking trail running or hiking near Salt Lake City, the Bonneville Shoreline Trail offers miles of dirt paths in the foothills. City Creek Canyon also provides a long route for running or walking.
| Place | Distance (official) | Hours | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Park | Not listed | 5 am to 11 pm | Paved; Wood chip |
| Sugar House Park | 1.38 miles | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM (November – April), 7 days a week | Nicely paved; 16-foot-wide inside lane for walkers, runners, and cyclists |
| Bonneville Shoreline Trail | 17 miles; 5.7 miles | Not listed | Dirt mountain bike trail; Paved road or paved trail |
| City Creek Canyon | 14.5 mile-long | Not listed | Not listed |
Liberty Park
Liberty Park has three distinct loops for running or walking. Visitors can choose between a paved multi-use path, a softer wood chip pedestrian loop, or an inner sidewalk. The park provides four restrooms and water fountains.
- Park description
- Salt Lake City’s oldest and second-largest park
- Address
- 600 Harvey Milk Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
- Multi-use path surface
- Paved
- Pedestrian loop surface
- Wood chip
- Inner sidewalk surface
- Sidewalk
- Park hours
- 5 am to 11 pm
- Number of restrooms
- Four throughout the park
- Drinking water
- Water fountains throughout the park
Source: Liberty Park (slc.gov). Official page, checked Oct 21, 2026.
Full notes: Liberty Park parking and running trails in Salt Lake City
Sugar House Park
Sugar House Park features a 1.38-mile paved loop with 92 feet of elevation gain. The path is 16 feet wide and is designated for walkers, runners, and cyclists. Leashed dogs are permitted in the park.
The park has three restrooms. The Fabian Lakeside Restroom is open year-round, but the Parley's Creek and Hidden Grove Restrooms are closed during the winter months.
- Type of park
- Utah's Premier Urban Park
- Park size
- 109 acres
- Address
- 1330 E 2100 S Salt Lake City, UT 84106
- Geographic location
- North of I-80, South of 2100 South, and between 1300 East and 1700 East in the heart of the Sugar House neighborhood
- Sugar House Park Loop length
- 1.38 miles
- Sugar House Park Loop elevation gain
- 92 feet
- Path surface
- Nicely paved
- Sugar House Park Loop width and users
- 16-foot-wide inside lane for walkers, runners, and cyclists
Sources: Home (sugarhousepark.org), Facilities (sugarhousepark.org). Official pages, checked Oct 21, 2026.
Bonneville Shoreline Trail
The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is a long route for hiking or trail running in the foothills above the city. The Salt Lake City portion consists of 17 miles of dirt trail and 5.7 miles of paved sections. Users should expect to share the trail with mountain bikes.
- Description
- Provides unsurpassed close-to-home mountain biking right in our urban backyard.
- Location (Salt Lake City portion)
- Traverses the Wasatch foothills above the City, approximately following the shoreline bench of the ancient Lake Bonneville.
- Dirt trail length (Salt Lake City portion)
- 17 miles
- Paved sections length (Salt Lake City portion)
- 5.7 miles
- Main surface type
- Dirt mountain bike trail
- Additional surface type
- Paved road or paved trail
- Bikes allowed
- Mountain biking
- Connection to Parley's Trail
- Connects to Parley’s Trail at the mouth of Parley’s Canyon.
Source: Urban Trails (slc.gov). Official page, checked Oct 21, 2026.
City Creek Canyon
City Creek Canyon offers a long route for running or walking. A speed limit of 15 mph applies to all forms of travel, including bicycles. The City Creek stream runs for 14.5 miles through the canyon.
- City Creek stream length
- 14.5 mile-long
- Canyon speed limit
- 15 mph for all motorized and non-motorized travel (including bicycles).
- Fishing rules
- Allowed per Utah Division of Wildlife Resources proclamation (except near WTP facilities/as posted). Anglers must wear clean waders.
Source: City Creek Canyon (slc.gov). Official page, checked Oct 21, 2026.
Before you go
- Check park hours before visiting. Liberty Park is open from 5 am to 11 pm, while Sugar House Park has winter hours of 7 am to 9 pm from November to April.
- Dogs are permitted on leash at Liberty Park and Sugar House Park.
- Be aware of other users, as some paths are shared with cyclists and mountain bikes.
- Some park restrooms may be closed during the winter.
- Water fountains are available at Liberty Park.
- Choose your route based on surface type, which can range from paved paths and sidewalks to wood chip loops and dirt trails.
More cities: City running and hiking guides.