One of Provo’s greatest assets is its geographic location. With the majestic Wasatch Mountain range forming the city’s eastern boundary and Provo River running through the city to Utah Lake on the west, Provo has uncommon natural beauty and offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.

 

 

Thanks to the foresight of past and current community leaders, Provo has preserved open spaces and developed several parks to meet the needs of the growing local population. These areas have become highly prized community assets and add to a quality lifestyle for residents of Provo City.

 

Please take some time to visit the parks and trails in Provo and enjoy the unique natural beauty of this area.

Provo River Parkway Trail

The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is a state-wide trail system that is designed to run the length of the foothills of the Wasatch Front from Nephi to Cache Valley. This one hundred mile-long trail is managed by the many communities and agencies along the way. The alignment of the trail through Provo is on or near the foothills bench formed by the eastern shoreline of ancient Lake Bonneville. Access to the trail can be found at several trailheads.

 

This trailhead is located in the Southfork of Provo Canyon approximately one mile beyond Big Springs Park. The trailhead features horse trailer parking and a portable restroom year round. This site is used as a staging area for trail rides in Big Springs Canyon, on the Great Western Trail, and other US Forest Service land.

 

The name “Indian Road” was chosen to designate a presettlement route that Native Americans took while traveling to and from Provo Canyon. This trail follows this path into the foothills and connects with the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Indian Road Trailhead is located just southeast of the Gillespie electrical substation at approximately 5500 North Canyon Road. The site now includes restrooms, picnic areas, horse trailer parking, and equestrian features including a water trough and hitching rails.

 

The trail is designed to serve as a transportation link between the campuses of BYU and UVSC along University Parkway. The trail is made possible through a partnership of Mountainlands Association of Governments, Provo Parks and Recreation and Orem City.

 

The Geneva Road Trailhead, located at 350 N. Geneva Road (2050 W.), features access to the Jordan River Parkway, fishing, a parking area, drinking fountain, and a picnic area.

 

This trailhead is located at the top of Terrace Drive and serves as public access to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail and the Y-Mountain Trail. This trailhead now features a new restroom, improved parking areas, a public telephone, additional parking stalls, and a new helicopter landing pad for emergency rescue.

Would your group like to help maintain and clean parks or trails in Provo? To get more information on upcoming volunteer projects or to apply for a trail section, call the Parks Maintenance Office at 801-852–7607.

 

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