Murdock Canal Trail is a scenic paved pathway that stretches for about 17 miles through several communities in Utah Valley. Built over an enclosed irrigation canal and opened in 2013, the trail offers a smooth, mostly flat route that is popular for walking, running, biking, rollerblading, skateboarding, and scooters. An adjacent dirt path allows for equestrian use. The trail is well marked with quarter-mile markers and features established trailheads with restrooms and water approximately every three miles. Accessible from multiple points throughout Utah County, the Murdock Canal Trail is a convenient and enjoyable outdoor route for recreation year-round.
Location:
Orem: Although there is no parking at the trailhead (1100 E. 800 N.), just a few blocks east is the parking lot for the Provo River Parkway trailhead.
Website
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/murdock-canal-trail–2
Walking Intensity:
Easy
Good to Know:
The Murdock Canal Trail has several trailheads in the following communities, from south to north:
Orem: Although there is no parking at the trailhead (1100 E. 800 N.), just a few blocks east is the parking lot for the Provo River Parkway trailhead.
Lindon: The trailhead is located at 300 N 780 E.
Pleasant Grove: The city offers two trailheads: one at 1100 N. 600 E., and the other at N. Canyon Road (SR 146) and Canyon Heights Drive.
Highland: The city has two trailheads: one in Highland Glen Park, which you can enter from Alpine Highway (SR 74) at Park Road (10130 N.), and the other in Mitch Hollow Park at 6450 W. 10400 N.
Lehi: The Bull River Road trailhead is located at Timpanogos Highway (SR 92) and 1200 W.
Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.Hours:
Open Year-Round
Cost:
Free
Information is gathered from public and secondary sources. Hours, pricing, and details may change—please check the official venue website for the most current information.