Emigration Canyon

[Preston]

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!

[Rob Murphy]

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.

[Jake Krong]

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.

[Chad Robinson]

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

[allie]

In addition to being relatively safe it is both runnable up and down within somewhat normal parameters.

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

[Preston]

Thanks for all the help guys!

[Kam]

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.