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View of Wasatch Mountains from the Cannon Pointe Loop Wrapping Cannon Pointe Loop Looking up at higher foothills on Cannon Pointe Loop Cannon Pointe Loop Trail going beside rocks View of interstate along the Cannon Pointe Loop Trail
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Cannon Pointe Loop

Salt Lake City · Updated
Distance
2.4 mi
Elevation Gain
740 ft
Route
Loop
Leash laws
On-leash

This 2.4-mile loop, known as the Benchmark Primitive Trail or Cannon Pointe loop, close to the interstate and Parley’s Canyon s great for days when you want to quickly exercise your dog without spending much time driving to the trailhead. Since it’s close to the interstate and Parleys’s Canyon, it isn’t the quietest route, but if you’re willing to put up with the noise from cars whizzing by on the freeway, you’ll see beautiful views of the Foothills and Wasatch Mountains along the way.

Getting there

The trailhead is located in a residential neighborhood at a cul-de-sac along Benchmark Drive. There are gates with a sign prohibiting driving further S Cannon Pt Dr. You will, however, take this road back on foot back to the trailhead to complete the loop. Please be respectful of the neighborhood and pick up all dog poop to ensure access in the future.

Conditions

Now

52°
High: 57° Low: 41°

Tue

55°/38°

Wed

69°/44°

Thu

54°/41°

Fri

61°/42°

US Air Quality Index (AQI)

44 AQI
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Route

What you'll see

Cannon Pointe Loop Trailhead
The trailhead
Sign at the Cannon Pointe Loop Trailhead preventing vehicular access to the public.
Sign prohibiting further driving along S Cannon Pt Dr to the public
At the end of the trailed gully of the Cannon Pointe Loop
Dog standing on Cannon Pointe Loop Trail and looking at the mountains.
Most of the trail weaves in and out.
View of Wasatch Mountains from the Cannon Pointe Loop
Wonderful views of the Foothills and Wasatch Mountains.
Wrapping Cannon Pointe Loop
Looking up at higher foothills on Cannon Pointe Loop
Golden Retriever rolling in the snow along the Cannon Pointe Loop
Zipper having the time of his life in the snow
Cannon Pointe Loop Trail going beside rocks
Cannon Pointe Loop Trail going toward the Wasatch Mountains.
Heading back toward the Cannon Pointe Loop Trailhead with a sign pointing the way
Heading back to the trailhead
View of interstate along the Cannon Pointe Loop Trail
Take S Cannon Pt Dr back to the trailhead at the cul-de-sac.