This is a nice section along the Jordan river Parkway that features the river, the mountains, some wildlife, and even some wildflowers. This part of the trail stays far enough away from houses that it doesn’t feel super intrusive.
Quick Details:
Length: About 2.6 miles
Trail Type: Balloon. Out and back.
Difficulty: DR2. Paved, pretty flat.
Elevation Gain: About 20 feet.
Restroom: Yes
Dogs? Yes, leashed.
Other Info: Cities: Murray. Mile Markers: 27
To Get Here:
Take i15 to 5300 south, head east for about 1.1 miles. Go left or right and park, there are parks on either side (we went right). Head south.
The Trail:
Pups having a good walk.
Heading under 5400 S.
Fun petroglyph style art.
The river.
We are actually on the alternate horse trail. But it pretty much parallels it.
American Coot.
The river again.
Geese!
The mountains are looking particularly stunning today.
The river.
Mile Marker 27.
Mountains again.
We’ve reached i215.
There is a loop around the Cottonwood Grove so we just kept going on that.
Mountains.
Sunflowers.
Geese.
Ducks.
The river.
Mountains.
Fun clouds.
Ducks and geese.
More clouds.
Well, that was a fun little section of the trail. Not too close to any houses, and some pretty open space. 8 out of 10 squirrels.
As for difficulty, it’s paved and pretty flat. DR2.
Dogs are allowed, but should remain leashed. Please respect leash laws, and be sure to clean up after Fido!
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