Utah
Looking for the best running in Utah? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Utah. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Running Spots in and near Utah
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Moab, Utah
Mountain Bike HyMasa Trail
3.2 mi / 755 ft gainHyMasa trail is the latest in the fantastic Kane Creek Mountain Biking trail network and is now the preferred route for connecting to the iconic Captain Ahab Loop, allowing riders to bypass larges portions of the Amasa Back / Cliffhanger Jeep trail. To get there take Kane Creek Blvd. from Moab in...Read more -
Centerville, Utah
Hike to the Rope Swing on Deuel Creek Trail
5.02.6 mi / 646 ft gainNot only is this hike absolutely gorgeous, but it also has an epic rope swing at the end! To get to the trailhead you'll need a vehicle that can handle rough roads—you have to drive up a bit on the side of the mountain to get to the trailhead. The beginning of the hike is marked with a little bul...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Run the Historic Park City Union Pacific Rail Trail
28 mi / 800 ft gainThe Park City Rail Trail is a fantastic trail for walks, running, and biking in the spring, summer, and fall. During the winter it's groomed so you can Nordic ski, fat bike, run or walk. Park City's historic Union Pacific Rail Trail has been paved from Bonanza Drive in Park City all the way out ...Read more -
Hatch, Utah
Bike Thunder Mountain Trail
4.08 mi / 1123 ft gainThunder Mountain Trail is one that should be on every mountain bikers bucket list. It's located just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park and passes through hoodoos, classic Bryce Canyon topography and epic views to the west. For the first 2.5 miles, the trail meanders back and forth with littl...Read more -
Kamas, Utah
Duck Lake to Marjorie Lake Loop in the Uintas
8.4 mi / 850 ft gainThe trail to Duck Lake in the Uinta Mountains starts at the Crystal Lake Trailhead and is a popular starting off point for many trails like Cliff Lake, so the parking lot fills up quickly. Starting off, follow the signs for Long Lake. At about 1.3 miles you'll come to a junction. Follow the si...Read more -
Salt Lake City, Utah
Mountain Bike Dog Lake, Millcreek Canyon
4.4 mi / 1260 ft gainIf it’s an even day and you’re in Salt Lake and you’re in possession of a mountain bike, put down your phone and spend the next 2 hours in pure bliss. Mountain bikers are only allowed to use the trails of upper Millcreek Canyon on even days, which makes for a busy route, but well worth it. This i...Read more -
Hanna, Utah
Hike to Cuberant Lake
6 mi / 1066 ft gainThe hike to Cuberant Lake is 3-miles with a couple of steeper sections, but for the most part, it is a flat hike. From the Pass Lake Trailhead, you will head west on the Lofty Lake Loop Trail. On this part of the trail, you pass through meadows with Bald and Reid Peaks in the background, which is...Read more -
Cedar City, Utah
Hike the Hoodoo Loop Trail in Dixie National Forest
5.00.3 miHoodoo's are unique rock formations formed over many years by erosion. In this region, the hoodoos are formed through a process called frost wedging. This is the process of repeated freeze thaw cycles. As snow melts the water seeps between the cracks in the rocks then freezes at night when the...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Mountain Bike Amasa Back / Cliffhanger Trail
9.1 mi / 1410 ft gainAmasa Back / Cliffhanger is the primary entry point into one of the most fantastic mountain biking trail networks in the Moab area, connecting into Captain Ahab, Rockstacker, HyMasa, and Jacksons Trails. To get there take Kane Creek Blvd. from Moab into Kane Springs Creek Canyon. The road will qu...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Bike or Hike Park City's Mid Mountain Trail
5.022.8 mi / 4457 ft gainThe Mid-Mountain Trail is unique to Park City. It's an epic trail that connects Deer Valley, to Park City Mountain Resort, and Canyons Village. Traversing at approximately 8,300 feet elevation, the trail is comprised of 13 sections and is a 22.8 mile point-to-point ride from Deer Valley to Canyon...Read more -
St. George, Utah
Run the Santa Clara River Trail to Tonaquint Park and Cottonwood Cove Park
6 mi / 10 ft gainThis is a relatively flat and fast city trail with negligible elevation gain or loss over the 6 mile round trip. Beginning at the Crosby Family Confluence Park located just off I-15 near the St. George convention center, immediately pass under the freeway and begin your run up the Santa Clara Tra...Read more -
Park City, Utah
Ride the RTS Trail
2.6 mi / 366 ft gainThe RTS trail at Utah's Olympic Park (ski jumping, bobsled, skeleton, and luge), is a fantastic beginner-to-intermediate trail. Since it's a short loop at only 2.6 miles and 366 feet of elevation gain, it's perfect for kids and beginners. Most of the sections are smooth dirt that winds through as...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Mountain Bike the Pipe Dream Trail in Moab
6 mi / 730 ft gainThere are multiple trailheads to access the Pipe Dream trail in Moab. This time we chose to start at the Jackson Street parking area and rode the pipeline trail south for approximately 3-miles. This section of trail is a 2-track road that follows, you guessed it, the gas pipeline. It climbs aroun...Read more -
Moab, Utah
Bike the Big Mesa Trail
3.3 mi / 400 ft gainBig Mesa trail is the jewel of the Navajo Rocks trail system, containing all of the awesome mountain biking features one comes to expect in Moab, from slickrock to sand chutes with epic views of the terrain. Located off Utah Highway 313 at the Navajo Rocks Trailhead parking lot, 19 miles from dow...Read more -
Summit County, Utah
Mountain Bike the Genwild/Jeremy Ranch Trails
6 mi / 700 ft gainThere are several places to access the trail system and several good places to park on both the Jeremy Ranch side and the Glenwild side. One of my favorite options is to park at the end of Jeremy Road and then take the 24-7 trail into the action. This is also a good way to access the Flying Dog t...Read more -
Sevier, Utah
Hike Joe Lott Trail #051
6.5 mi / 3600 ft gainThe Joe Lott Trailhead starts at Castle Rock Campground and follows the Joe Lott Creek which has tall old growth trees to provide shade in the summer. Joe Lott Trail #051 is an out-and-back, so you can go as far as you like and turn around. We went 1.5 miles and had to cross the river 3-times. At...Read more