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Off-leash area of Parley's Historic Nature Park Overlook of Parley's Historic Nature Park Logs along Parley's Historic Nature Park Trail Loop Parley's Creek running through Parley's Historic Nature Park Second water hole along Parley's Historic Nature Park Trail Loop
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Parley's Historic Nature Park Trail Loop

Salt Lake City · Updated
Distance
1.9 mi
Elevation Gain
200 ft
Route
Loop
Leash laws
Off-leash (unpaved trail)

One of the few legal off-leash areas in Salt Lake City, Parley’s Historic Nature Park near the mouth of Parley’s Canyon is very popular among dog owners. Its 87 acres of land, historical sites, wildlife refuge area, and easy access to Parley’s Creek — which dogs are allowed in — have delighted many pups and their humans over the years.

If you’re looking for another off-leash area with trails close to Salt Lake City, check out Memory Grove Trail.

Getting there

Park in the parking lot along 2760 S./Heritage Way in front of Tanner Park. To begin the clockwise route, follow the sidewalk towards the freeway and turn right when you see the sign for Parley’s Trail.

Conditions

Now

57°
High: 67° Low: 57°

Mon

61°/44°

Tue

59°/41°

Wed

73°/47°

Thu

57°/41°

US Air Quality Index (AQI)

45 AQI
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Route

What you'll see

Parley's Historic Nature Park Trailhead
The trailhead
Start of Parley's Historic Nature Park Trail with signs saying that dogs in park must be on a leash
Dogs must be on a leash on the northern multi-use paved section of the trail
View of Parley's Creek on Parleys Historic Nature Park Trail
There is this short dirt trail right next to the paved multi-use trail you can use if you want to get off the pavement
Multi-use trail of Parley's Historic Nature Park
View of Wasatch Mountains from Parley's Historic Nature Park
Trail map of Parley's Historic Nature Park showing off-leash and on-leash sections
Sign showing that only the southern dirt trail section is off-leash. The northern paved section is on-leash.
View of Parley's Historic Nature Park trails with Wasatch Mountains in the background
Water area in Parley's Historic Nature Park
The first water area is found at the eastern end of the trail. Dogs are welcome to play and cool off here, but be wary of the current!
Off-leash area of Parley's Historic Nature Park
Dogs are allowed off-leash on this part of the trail.
Parley's Creek running through Parley's Historic Nature Park
The southern part of the trail goes alongside beautiful Parley's Creek.
View of Wasatch Mountains from Parley's Historic Nature Park
Logs along Parley's Historic Nature Park Trail Loop
Second water hole along Parley's Historic Nature Park Trail Loop
The second opportunity for dogs to swim is found 1.5 miles into the trail (when going clockwise).
Overlook of Parley's Historic Nature Park
The end of the trail offers excellent views of the foothills and mouth of Parley's Canyon.