Deer Creek Reservoir Trail | Wasatch State Park to Deer Creek Dam | Study
Deer Creek Reservoir Trail | Wasatch State Park to Deer Creek Dam | Study
UDOT is studying improving the trail west of Deer Creek Reservoir. It will create a safe, vehicle-free link for people walking, biking, or rolling between Heber Valley and Provo Canyon.
Public Open House Event: Deer Creek Reservoir Trail Feasibility Study
UDOT is hosting a public open house to share information about the Deer Creek Reservoir Trail Feasibility Study and answer questions from the community. Select the "Public Open House & Comments" tab for details!
Deer Creek Reservoir Trail Feasibility Study Overview
UDOT is studying improvements to the unpaved trail on the west side of Deer Creek Reservoir in coordination with Wasatch County, Deer Creek State Park, Wasatch Mountain State Park, Bureau of Reclamation, Heber Valley Historic Railroad, and nearby property owners. The study will look at options to create a 6.75-mile paved path between the Wasatch Mountain State Park and Deer Creek Dam trail heads. Also the study will explore ways to retain an unpaved option for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. The effort will use a topographic survey and updated environmental review to guide future design and eventual construction.
The Utah Trail Network is being built to create a continuous system of paved, shared-use paths designed for walking, biking, and other non-motorized travel. These paths will link communities across Utah, like a highway system. They provide safe, comfortable, and reliable alternatives to driving. To learn more about the Utah Trail Network, please visit: https://utahtrailnetwork.udot.utah.gov/. The Deer Creek Reservoir Trail segment plays a key role, connecting the Heber Valley and Provo Canyon, that helps complete a major loop of trails that will eventually span the Wasatch Front and Wasatch Back. Once constructed, this trail will improve local mobility and serve as a vital segment of Utah’s larger statewide network.
Study Map
The study area is the existing unpaved Deer Creek Reservoir Trail from the Wasatch State Park trail head to the Deer Creek dam trail head.
Study Timeline
Study timelines are often unknown and are subject to change due to funding.
Contact Information
To contact the public information team with questions, concerns, or ideas about this study:
Hotline: 385-419-2681
Email: DeerCreekReservoirTrail@utah.gov
Stay Informed
To receive email updates about the feasibility study, please contact the public involvement team at DeerCreekReservoirTrail@utah.gov and include "Updates" in the subject line.