One of my favorite things to do is explore Provo by walking and running through the beautiful trails we have here. The landscape here is gorgeous, surrounded by the mountains that are already starting to turn beautiful shades of yellow, orange, and red. I feel so blessed to live in a city with so many walks that are easily accessible.
On Instagram, we asked what some of your favorite walks and trails are! We've posted some of these great walks before, and I wanted to post it again with autumn just around the corner. Get out there and enjoy the cooler weather with a beautiful walk and explore Provo!
Rock Canyon
Rock Canyon Trailhead is located at the end of North Temple Drive in Provo. The trail is 6.2 miles from the trailhead to Rock Canyon Campground on Squaw Peak Road. Provo City maintains the trailhead and the United States Forest Services (USFS) maintains the trail. Along Rock Canyon Trail there are numerous rock climbing areas. For more information about rock climbing the the Rock Canyon area, please visit Mountain Project. For information on the Rock Canyon Trail please visit Forest Services.
Provo River Parkway
This trail spans a total of 30 miles starting at Utah Lake up into Provo Canyon. The trail within Provo City limits is approximately 7.5 miles and the time to travel the trail within Provo is about 4 hrs. The trail is accessible at various point within Provo. Two main access points are the Geneva Road Trailhead at Geneva RD and 350 N, and the Lakeshore Trailhead located near the intersection of Lakeshore DR and 470 N.
Lovers Lane
The trail begins behind The Courtyard at Jamestown at 3352 N 100 E. It follows below the old canal and meets up again behind the Jamestown Retirement Center. The trail continues behind residential areas crossing the road at 3700 N and picks up again on the other side at a white picket fence. The trail continues behind more residential areas ending at the Walden School for Liberal Arts.
This one is a well kept secret but a full map is available!
Center Street
I love walking along Center Street and seeing all the beautiful sights right here in downtown! Stop by the Provo Lights art display, visit a new restaurant, get some ice cream or shop at one of the cute boutiques! Don't forget about all the murals!
Utah Lake Shoreline Trail
This trail takes you through Despain Ranch, an open pasture land on the eastern shore of Utah Lake and provides open natural vista for visitors. As part of the eastern shore of Utah Lake, the pasture land and wetlands near the trail attracts a variety of shorebirds and other wildlife species. The preservation of this critical open space will ensure that current and future generations will be able to enjoy an important part of the eastern shore of Utah Lake in an open and natural setting. The property provides a buffer for the tail and other recreational uses. To learn more about about the preserved open space and Despain Ranch, click here.
Airport Frontage Road
This is a really fun and unique trail that offers an interesting view of the Provo Airport with a great view of the mountains to the East and also a beautiful close up view of Utah Lake. View map of trail here.
Bonneville Shoreline Trail
This trail follows the shoreline of the prehistoric Lake Bonneville and spans a total distance of about 100 Miles from Cache County to Santaquin, UT. The proposed plan is to increase the trail length to 280 miles from the Idaho Border to Nephi. The trail length through Provo is 6.8 miles and follows along the base of the Wasatch Mountain Range, in the foothills bench formed by the ancient lake, and through some local neighborhoods. Access to the trail can be found at several trailheads. For a description of the sections of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Provo, please visit the BST Website.
Big Springs Trailhead
Big Springs Trailhead is accessed at the parking lot at Big Springs Park. The trail is one of Provo’s longest and most beautiful trails extending through Big Springs Canyon and meets up with Rock Canyon Trail. It is accessible to hikers, bicycles, and horses. The trail is named after the natural springs found about 1.8 miles into the trail. It is a beautiful place to stop and rest. At this point there is also an access point at which you can make a loop back to the trailhead. After heading up the trail about 1.5 miles, you will find the Big Springs Campground which is available by reservation only, from July through September. The trail from Big Springs Park to the Rock Canyon/Dry Fork trail is 5.8 miles and will take between 2-4 hours.
The Carterville Road Trail
The Carterville Road Trail can be accessed at 4800 N behind the Ancestry and Vivint buildings. The trail follows along the border of Provo City and Orem City passing under 4480 N connecting residential and business areas. It continues on through residential areas where the last leg of the trail runs through private property. The gates to this part of the trail are closed at 10:00PM. It ends at the joining of Carterville Road. Trail Map
Bicentennial Park Boardwalk
Bicentennial Park is a beautiful outdoors recreation area in southern Provo, but what most people don’t know is that it houses a wetland area and natural springs complete with an incredible boardwalk. Specifically designed to help you get closer to nature, this is one local treasure you won’t want to miss! Bicentennial Park is located at 1440 S. 1600 East in Provo. You can find the boardwalk at the southeastern end of it.
Indian Road Equestrian Trailhead
The name “Indian Road” was chosen to designate a pre-settlement route that Native Americans took while traveling to and from Provo Canyon. The trail meets up with the Bonneville Shoreline Trail and the Length from the trailhead to that point is 2.15 miles. The duration is approx. 1-2 hrs and is classified as moderate to difficult. The trailhead is located just southeast of the Gillsepie electrical substation near 5500 N Canyon Road. The site now includes restrooms, picnic areas, horse trailer parking, and equestrian features including water trough and hitching rails.
The Slate Canyon Trail
The Slate Canyon Trail crosses paths with the Bonneville Shoreline Trail and can is located off of Slate Canyon Dr. At the summit of Slate Canyon Dr there is a sign for the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Enter and stay right on the gravel road until you reach the parking lots and the sign for the Bonneville Shoreline trail. The Slate Canyon Trail heads east and the Bonneville shoreline trail heads north. The trail is approximately 3.7 miles where it connects into the Slide Canyon Trail. Provo City maintains the trailhead and the National Forest Service maintains the trail.
There are so many other beautiful parts of Provo. There are gorgeous trails, neighborhood walks, parks, and more that so many enjoy everyday. Comment your favorite!