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Out & Back

Coal Creek Trail

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Difficulty
Easy
Distance
4.16 ml
Ascent
180 ft
151 S 400 E, Cedar City, UT 84720

Best Time of Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

CEDAR CITY -  This paved path leads from the East side of Cedar City to the West. Crossing under both Hwy 14 and Main Street, the trail follows Coal Creek from the Ann J. Gardner Canyon Park to Bicentennial Park. Along the way, you’ll pass the Veterans Memorial Park, the Cedar City Visitor Center (stop in and say “hi”), and Memorial Grove Park.

*TRAIL NOTE: In 2026, the BLM implemented a nightly closure of the Coal Creek Trail to curb illegal camping and area improvements. 

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Trailhead location: Canyon Park - Ann J Gardner Canyon Park, 151 S 400 E, Cedar City

Trail Tips: This trailhead also links to the Cedar Canyon and East Bench trails. This trail can also be a point-to-point trail by parking a second vehicle at Bicentennial Park.

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