Printed June 2012
photo courtesy of Jim Olsen www.utahhikes.net
Trail Map
Police non-emergency: 801-743-7000
South Segment
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The Bullock’s Oriole is one of the most beautiful
migratory neo-tropical birds, and is routinely
found along the river during the summer. Their
interesting, hanging sock-like nests can easily be
seen in
riverside
trees during
winter after
the leaves have
photo: Kevin Cole
fallen.
Police non-emergency: 801-840-4000
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Stormwater flows into our streams and ends up
here in the Jordan River. Let’s keep it clean! To
learn more about the Jordan River Watershed see:
www.watershed.slco.org/jrwc
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The bed of the Jordan River below
the ordinary high water mark is Sovereign Land
and is owned by the State of Utah, and managed
through the Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands (FFSL)
for the benefit of the citizens of Utah.
They also manage the Galena Restoration Area which is a 250 acre site
that is protected indefinitely by a conservation easement. It contains
equestrian trails, and active restoration sites. It has one of the last
native wet meadows along the Wasatch Front. The site has historic
significance dating back to the Archaic Age. For more information see:
http://www.ffsl.utah.gov/mmstlands.php
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Puncturevine (Goathead) is a non-native plant
that has invaded many disturbed areas along the
Jordan River Trail. This plant is low-growing with
small green leaves and yellow flowers. The spiky
seeds can puncture bike
tires and get stuck in your
pet’s paws! Numerous
local volunteer groups
gather each year to
remove this plant from
areas along the trail.
Contact the Jordan River Commission to help with
the next weed pull event!
www.jordanrivercommission.com
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Police non-emergency: 801-892-8982
The Bufflehead Duck is a
photo: Karney Lee/USFWS
beautiful, common bird found on
the Jordan River as they migrate through in late fall and winter.
For lists of all of the common fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and
mammals of the Jordan River go to:
www.jordanrivercommission.com/documents
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The Fremont Cottonwood
is a tall tree with distinctive
heart-shaped leaves with relatively
few teeth along the margins. It
provides important nesting and
roosting area for various birds, habitat for
native insects, and food for beavers. The tree
requires periodic floods to establish seedlings on the
river floodplain. For more information see:
www.treeutah.org
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Trail Etiquette
Help make the Jordan River Parkway trail safe for everyone by using the
following guidelines:
Be Predictable - Travel in a
consistent and predictable manner.
Always look behind before changing positions on the trail.
Keep Right - Stay as near to the right side of the trail as is safe, except when
passing another user.
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Pass On The Left- Pass others, going your direction, on their left. YIELD TO
SLOWER AND ON-COMING TRAFFIC. Use hand signals to alert those behind you
of your moves. Look ahead and back to make sure the lane is clear before you
pull out and pass. Pass with ample separation and do not move back to the
right until safely past. REMEMBER: KIDS AND PETS CAN BE UNPREDICTABLE.
Be Courteous - All trail users, including bicyclists, joggers, walkers,
wheelchairs, skateboarders, bladers and skaters, should be respectful of other
users regardless of their mode, speed or level of skill.
Give Audible Warning BEFORE Passing - Give a clear signal by using
voice, bell or horn before passing.
Clean Up Litter - Do not leave glass, paper, cans, plastic, or any other debris
on or near a trail. If you drop something, please remove it immediately.
Signage - For your safety, pay strict heed to rules and regulations along the
trail, particularly seasonal signage as conditions vary throughout the year.
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For more information on trails in
Utah County see:
www.co.utah.ut.us/parks/
North Segment
The trail connects to the
Legacy Parkway Trail (13 mi)
and then on to the Denver
and Rio Grande Western
Rail Trail (18 mi) which
ends in Roy.
About the Jordan River Corridor
Upon entering the Salt Lake Valley, settlers found a meandering wildlife corridor with mountain streams emptying into its
fifty mile ribbon of water which flowed north into the Great
Salt Lake. The Jordan River, as it became known, has always
been the hydrological backbone of the valley.
For more information see
www.daviscountyutah.gov
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In recent decades, the public has gained a new appreciation for
the river corridor as a resource for open space, recreation, and
conservation. Encouraging people to experience this resource is
a great way to foster a love of place, as well as encouraging
stewardship and protection of the river.
This appreciation of the corridor is not limited to the local community. The
Department of the Interior, in its 2011 “America’s Great Outdoors 50-State
Report” listed completing the Jordan River Parkway as one of its goals.
This trail map is designed to encourage people to use the corridor by
providing directions to 45 miles of nearly continuous, non-motorized,
paved trail, as well as, equestrian trails, trailheads, parks, urban
fisheries, natural areas, and other activities along the Jordan River.
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Only a few gaps in the paved trail, a total of less than 3.5 miles,
remain. When completed, the Jordan River Trail will run north
from Utah Lake to Davis County where it will connect into the
Legacy Parkway Trail which extends further north to the
Denver/Rio Grande Western Trail, providing 76 miles of
regional paved trail to Wasatch Front residents.
Police non-emergency: 801-799-3000
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Bend-in-the-River is
an urban natural
greenspace that has
been a focus of
community education
and outreach for many years. In partnership,
the Bennion Center at the University of Utah
and Salt Lake City Parks & Public Lands
Program manage this destination, which has
interpretive displays with information on
local flora and fauna. Come join the fun by
getting involved and giving back to the
environment.
http://bennioncenter.org/bend/index.htm
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The Great Basin Spadefoot Toad
is a cute amphibian that
used to be
much more
common
along the
river.
Inadequate photo: Bryan Hamilton/NPS
natural habitat,
primarily as the result
of sprawl development along
the corridor, has reduced their
population significantly.
Five years ago the Redwood Nature
Area was virtually covered with invasive
species, pushing out native plants and
animals historically common along the
Jordan River. This 60 acre site is an
effort in restoration of the River’s flood
plain, wetlands, and upland habitat,
critical to the health of the River
corridor. Come enjoy the trails
around this restored habitat.
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Police non-emergency: 801-840-4000
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Police non-emergency: 801-743-7000
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photo: Eric McCulley
Native plants called bulrushes are common along the
Jordan River and are typically found in areas with shallow
water during all or part of the year. They are common in
some floodplains and wetlands and provide essential
habitat and food for migratory birds. They also reduce
sediments in the water by slowing water velocities,
allowing sediments to settle during flood events.
For information on identifying these critical plants see:
http://1.usa.gov/zlvDMu
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For more information about this 1600
square foot classroom go to:
www.murrayschools.org/kennecottnature-center
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Police non-emergency: 801-840-4000
The Kennecott Nature Center of
Murray provides opportunities for
thousands of children from Murray
School District to enjoy observing and
learning about nature through hands-on
experiences and observations.
Bikes & Transit
Bikes on Buses - Bicycles are allowed on all
buses except Ski and Paratransit service. UTA
uses a front bike rack with a 2 bike capacity.
When getting off the bus, remind the driver that
you need to unload your bike.
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Bike racks are provided at most TRAX and FrontRunner
Stations. See www.rideuta.com for schedules.
Curious what a beautiful waterwise
landscape looks like? The
example landscapes at the Conservation
Garden Park will show you, plus compare
their water use to the typical Utah
landscape. You’ll be amazed at the
water you can save. Stop by, stroll
through the gardens and the interactive
exhibits. For more information visit:
www.ConservationGardenPark.org.
Police non-emergency: 801-743-7000
Bikes on TRAX/FrontRunner - UTA passengers are
allowed to bring bicycles on board TRAX and
FrontRunner, provided there is room and the bike
does not block doors, aisles, or stairways.
The amount of streamflow in the Jordan
River is measured every 15 minutes
throughout the day. The information is used
for water management and flood control, by
recreational users, and to monitor year-toyear changes in flow. Current flow conditions
are available at:
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ut/nwis/uv?site_no=
10171000
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“To the lost man, to the pioneer penetrating a new country, to the
naturalist who wishes to see the wild land at its wildest, the advice is
always the same – follow the river. The river is the original forest
highway. It is nature’s wilderness road.”
- Edwin Way Teale (1901-1980)
“The rivers are our brothers. They quench our thirst. They carry our
canoes and feed our children. You must give to the rivers the kindness
you would give to any brother.”
- Chief Seattle (1780-1866)
Legend
TRAX Station
FrontRunner Station
Future FrontRunner Station
TRAX Route
Brought to you by a partnership between the Jordan River Commission, Salt
Lake County Parks & Recreation, and the National Park Service - Rivers, Trails,
& Conservation Assistance Program.
Trailhead
Equestrian Parking
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Cartography & Design by National Park Service - Rivers, Trails, & Conservation
Assistance Program - as part of the Department of Interior’s America’s Great
Outdoors Initiative. Basemap data provided by State of Utah, Automated
Geographic Reference Center (http://gis.utah.gov).
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To report maintenance issues or concerns along the trail, contact:
Salt Lake County Park Operations - 801-483-5473