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Jordan River Parkway Trail
Jordan River Parkway Trail
LENGTH:
35+ miles
SURFACE:
paved
COMMUNITIES:
North Salt Lake, Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Taylorsville, Murray, West Jordan, Midvale, South Jordan, Riverton, Bluffdale, Lehi
HIGHLIGHTS:
natural areas along the Jordan River, numerous local parks, schools, residential neighborhoods, golf courses, Utah Lake
NEARBY TRAILS:
Utah and Salt Lake Canal Trail
Lake Utah Distribution Canal Trail
RELATED LINKS:
The Jordan River Parkway Trail is a paved trail that follows along the banks of the Jordan River as it winds through the heart of the Salt Lake City urban area. The paved trail system is over 35 miles long and travels through several communities and the three different counties of Davis County, Salt Lake County and Utah County. Along the route are multiple parks, recreation areas and a number of schools. Much of the trail is continuous, but there are still some sections where the trail has not yet been completed.
Conditions
The Jordan River Parkway Trail is paved the entire route, but some access paths may not be paved. Most of the trail is located away from streets. There are numerous street crossings along the way, but the trail has underpasses for crossing most of the major roadways. The trail is open for non-motorized uses such as bike riding, running and walking.
There is a half-mile gap in the trail between N. Temple and the underpass for Interstate 80. Trail users will need to use local streets to reach the next section of the trail.
Communities
The Jordan River Parkway Trail travels alongside the Jordan River through the communities of North Salt Lake, Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Taylorsville, Murray, West Jordan, Midvale, South Jordan, Riverton, Bluffdale and Lehi.
Points of Interest
The Jordan River Parkway Trail goes past the following points of interest (north to south):
| Legacy Parkway Trail | WWII Memorial Park |
| Regional Athletic Complex | Arrowhead Park |
| Northwest Middle School | Germania Park |
| Rose Park Golf Course | Milltrace Park |
| Salt Lake Center for Science Education | Cottonwood Grove Park |
| Newman Elementary School | Willow Pond Park |
| Riverside Park | Murray Parkway Golf Course |
| Backman Elementary School | Sandy Pond |
| Cottonwood Park | River Oaks Golf Course |
| Constitution Park | East Riverfront Park |
| Northwest Community Center | Soccer City Utah |
| Fairpark UTA Station | Dr. O. Roi Hardy Park |
| Fisher Mansion | South County Park |
| Franklin Elementary School | Riverbend Golf Course |
| 9th South River Park | Jordan Narrows |
| International Peace Gardens | Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point |
| Jordan Park | Children Discovery Garden |
| Seventeeth South Park | Thanksgiving Point Golf Course |
| Seven Peaks Waterpark | Olympic Park |
| Utah Cultural Celebration Center | Jordan Willow Park |
| General Holm Park | Utah Lake |
Nearby Trails
Legacy Parkway Trail: the two trails meet at the north end of the Jordan River Parkway Trail. This point is located just south of Interstate 215 and west of Redwood Road in North Salt Lake.
Utah and Salt Lake Canal Trail: the two trails meet along W 15010 S in Riverton then run along side each other until Jordan Narrows in Bluffdale.
Lake Utah Distribution Canal Trail: the two trails run along side each other within the community of Bluffdale.
Murdock Canal Trail: the two trails do not meet, but are located abaout a mile apart in Lehi.
Saratoga Road Trail: the two trails meet at the large trailhead off of N. Saratoga Road at the north end of Utah Lake in Saratoga Springs.
End Points
The north end of the Jordan River Parkway Trail is located just south of Interstate 215 and west of Redwood Road in North Salt Lake.
The southern end of the trail is located along N. Saratoga Road at the north end of Utah Lake in Saratoga Springs.
Resources
Below are off-site resources to find out more about the Jordan River Parkway Trail in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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