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I am looking for a good place to get some big down-hill miles in the Salt Lake Valley, or close to it.  I am unfamiliar with Emigration Canyon, and am looking for a bit of help.

Is it safe to run, or is there a running trail next to the road or close to it?
If it isn't a good place for good down-hill miles, what other suggestions do you have?

Thanks in advance!

It's as safe as any road and more safe than most. Usually has more bike traffic than cars and they can be  pain. I advise running on the South side of the road both ways. No trail, but a wide, paved shoulder most of the way.

Agree with Rob - its a great place to get some uphill/downhill miles. The majority of the traffic is the people that live up there, and not many people do. Sometimes I get a little sketched out running it in the dark when cars are going fast - but in the daylight for the most part its pretty safe - the turns are wide enough. Safer than running on most of the roads in SLC!

City Creek Canyon is another good one.

In addition to being relatively safe it is both runnable up and down within somewhat normal parameters.  It definately makes for a good workout.

...as long as you turn around before reaching the top of big mountain.

Thanks for all the help guys!

I'll add another plug for City Creek Canyon.  If you start at Memory Grove, you can get in 7 uphill miles with outhouses and water fountains, some of which are on year round.