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Corner Canyon in the Wasatch Mountains.Corner Canyon Regional Park

Corner Canyon Regional Park
Draper City Parks and Recreation
1020 East Pioneer Road
Draper, Utah
Phone: 801-576-6500

 

 

 

 

Corner Canyon Regional Park was set aside by the town of Draper. It is nestled in the foothills below the Lone Peak Wilderness Area in the "corner" between the Wasatch Range and Traverse Ridge in the southern part of the Salt Lake Valley. There are several small canyons that cut back into the range, many with short, steep trails, and several provide access to Lone Peak.


Area: 1,021 acres
Elevation: 5,327 feet.
Fees: None
Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted.
Visitor Center: None
Facilities: Restrooms at several trailheads along the main dirt road.
Directions:

East of Draper, Utah, below the Lone Peak Wilderness Area.

Coordinates: Map Coordinates (NAD83): 40 29.775N; 111 49.590W.
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Regulations:
Precautions:
  • Camping is not allowed.
  • No smoking or camp fires. The threat of wildfire is real!
  • No hunting or trapping within Park boundaries.
  • Dogs, by ordnance, must be on leashes and the owner is responsible to pick up and properly dispose of waste. Dogs must not be allowed to harass wildlife or other trail users.
  • No motorized vehicles allowed. Licensed vehicles are legal on the upper road when the gates are open. Off-road vehicles damage plants, grasses, and leave ruts.
  • Prohibited Use: Paint ball games, drug and alcohol use, disturbance or removal of plants, animals, or geologic features, swimming or wading in waterway, or commercial activities.
  • Do not drink water from ponds or streams unless you have treated it first by boiling, filtering, or using purification tablets.
  • See Backcountry Considerations.
  • See Backcountry Emergencies.
  • To report problems or violations call Police Dispatch at 801-840-4000.

Corner Canyon Preserve, Draper, Utah.

Camping

There is no camping allowed in the Corner Canyon area.

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