The best running trails in Salt Lake County
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4,796
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370
runs
Last updated: November 15, 2025
90
runners
1. Lakes Blanche, Florence, and Lillain — Big Cottonwood Canyon
12.4km
02:26
830m
830m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
63
runners
2. Grandeur Peak loop — Salt Lake City
16.2km
03:48
1,030m
1,030m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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55
runners
3. Red Pine Trail — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
12.4km
02:08
630m
630m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
53
runners
4. Desolation Overlook — Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
7.19km
01:08
360m
360m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
48
runners
5. Mount Olympus Trail run — Salt Lake City, Utah
11.3km
03:49
1,180m
1,180m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
45
runners
6. Bells Canyon Reservoir and Lower Falls — Salt Lake City, Utah
8.52km
01:28
450m
450m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
28
runners
7. Desolation Lake, Wasatch Crest Trail and Dog Lake loop — Salt Lake City
20.4km
03:03
830m
830m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
29
runners
8. City Creek Trail — Salt Lake City
10.3km
01:17
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
26
runners
9. White Pine Lake — Little Cottonwood Canyon
16.6km
02:51
820m
820m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
21
runners
10. Parley's Trail and Parley's Historic Nature Park — Salt Lake City
10.3km
01:06
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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