Deer Creek State Park

Trail

The Deer Creek Trail is a segment of the Provo-Jordan River Parkway Trail. This non-motorized trail is 8.03 miles long and is located on the western hillside above Deer Creek Reservoir. The trail is designed for biking, equestrian use and hiking. The trail provides access to the western shore of Deer Creek for walk-in anglers.

Trailheads:

  • Deer Creek Dam Trailhead – located on U.S. 189 south of the Deer Creek Dam.
  • Soldier Hollow Trailhead – located at Soldier Hollow.

Rules:

  • The Deer Creek Trail is for non-motorized use only. The trail was designed for non-motorized use (biking, equestrian use and hiking). ATVs, dirt bikes, vehicles and any kind of motorized use are prohibited.
  • Guns are not allowed on the Deer Creek Trail.
  • Dogs are not allowed on the Deer Creek Trail. Deer Creek is a major source of drinking water for Salt Lake City and other Wasatch Front communities. Water owners determined that in order to protect drinking water quality, dogs are prohibited on the trail, beaches, boats, below the high water mark, and in the water.

You may also download a map of the Deer Creek Trail.

For more information contact Deer Creek State Park at (435) 654-0171 or Wasatch Mountain State Park at (435) 654-1791.

Utah State Parks   1594 West North Temple Salt Lake City, Utah 84116   (877) UT-PARKS   (801) 538-7220   Fax: (801) 538-7378   parkcomment@utah.gov