Memory Grove Trail

An easy kid- and dog-friendly trail that is close to downtown.

This heavily trafficked hike is easy to get to, and it takes you past the Utah State Capitol building, through a military memorial park, alongside the rushing City Creek, and into the beginnings of City Creek Canyon. If you continue past the upper end of the trail instead of looping back to your car, you also have access to City Creek Canyon trail and the Bonneville Shoreline trail. There is a well-maintained dirt trail as well as a roadway section. Dogs are welcome, and there is a marked off-leash area once you are north of the park.

Local's recommendation: A great excursion for families and dogs. A good year-round walk, but can be slippery on the road in colder months.

Difficulty: Easy

Highest point: 4665 ft

Lowest point: 4449 ft

Best time of year: Jan - Dec (year round)

Safety information: If you're on the paved section, watch for other hikers, bikers, and joggers.

Roadbook

There are multiple ways to walk this trail: there is parking in the free area just east of the Utah State Capitol building on Capitol Boulevard, and walking down the hillside path into Memory Grove, then up Canyon Road and the Freedom Trail until it intersects with Bonneville Boulevard, and back to the parking on Capitol Boulevard. Alternately, you could park on Canyon Road on the street just outside the gates to Memory Grove Park, and stay entirely in Memory Grove for the whole walk.

• Start point - 350 North Capitol Boulevard - 0 mi
• White Memorial Chapel - Point of Interest - 0 mi
• Lowest point, 1,355 m - 0.3 mi
• Highest point, 1,421 m - 1.6 mi
• Loop - Destination - 2.5 mi

How to Get There

Public transport: Public-transport-friendly. UTA Bus has a stop at the State Capitol east entrance. Check : www.rideuta.com for times and details

Parking: Free parking on the street east of the Utah State Capitol building.