Farmington Creek trail
Farmington, Utah
Address: | Farmington Creek Trail, Farmington, UT 84025, USA |
GPS: |
40°59'15.1"N 111°53'31.2"W Maps | Directions |
State: | Utah |
Trail Length: | 2.70 miles |
MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
Trail Type: | Network |
Hike Difficulty: | Intermediate |
Trails/Routes: | 0.7-2.0 mi |
Streams Trails Wildflowers Ponds Fall Colors Pet Friendly Skateboarding Bicycles Fishing Motorized Use
Hike, Mountain Bike, and Skateboard
The Farmington Creek trail is a unique pathway that allows access to many different points of interest such as; Farmington pond, Lagoon, and Farmington Station mall. the Farmington pond route is about 0.7 miles and offers parking both at the pond, and across the street from the Lagoon park. Fishing is allowed in Farmington pond and is a great place to visit during the summer months. The trailhead that connects to the northern part of the trail leads into Farmington Canyon where the sights just begin! Along the Farmington Canyon pathway leads to Bonnie and Clyde's bullet ridden car, which could be of interest to history buffs. If continuing up the canyon, options for camping are available with a few campgrounds along the trail. If you choose to continue along the Lagoon portion of the trail, there are many sights to see as well. The trail leads behind the park where there is a small zoo where a few animals such as Elk, Buffalo, and Camels. As you continue down this part of the trail you venture in to scenic downtown Farmington, Utah and follow the creek to the Farmington Station mall. As you can see, this trail leads to fun for all regardless of your interest and activity level. There are options for biking, walking, running, rollerblading and skateboarding. If you are looking to bike or run further there are options to join the Legacy Parkway trail and the Denver/Rio Grande railroad trail which offer access to Centerville, Kaysville, and Layton.
Mapped Route/Trail Distances
Farmington Creek trail to Farmington Pond | 0.7 miles |
Farmington Creek trail to Lagoon and Farmington Station | 2.0 miles |
More Information
Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read MoreDirections
From Farmington, Utah
- Head west on E State St toward Main St (36 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Main St (0.9 mi)
- Turn left onto N 200 W (0.2 mi)
Park at the Farmington Rec Center if entering the trail there or park by Lagoon if entering at the start of the trail. There is also parking available at the Farmington Pond
Trails
Distance ?
0.7 milesElevation Gain ?
191 feetReal Ascent ?
206 feetReal Descent ?
15 feetAvg Grade (3°)
5%Grade (-7° to 15°)
-12% to 27%Distance ?
2.0 milesElevation Gain ?
-63 feetReal Ascent ?
160 feetReal Descent ?
223 feetAvg Grade (0°)
-1%Grade (-38° to 19°)
-77% to 35%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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