Strawberry Shoreline Trail

10 miles long
easy

The Strawberry Shoreline Trail runs from Strawberry Bay Marina to Strawberry Bay Campground to Mud Creek Day Use Area and Chaplin Point.  The trail follows the Strawberry Reservoir shoreline and is a good opportunity to view shorebirds and waterfowl.  The terrain is rolling hills of sagebrush and grass.  The trail is designed primarily for hiking and mountain biking.  Water, restrooms, and parking are available at Mud Creek and Strawberry Bay.  Vegetation is mostly grasses, sage, willow and wildflowers.  This is a new trail marked with vertical brown markers.

Connecting Trails:  Great Western Trail Access at Mud Creek Day Use Area.

Best Season: Summer, Fall
Closest Towns: Heber City, UT
Information Center: Fore more information contact the Heber-Kamas Ranger District at 435-654-0470.

Access:  From I-15 take Orem 800 North Exit 272.  Follow 800 North to the mouth of Provo Canyon veering to the left, where you tie into Highway 189 in Provo Canyon.  It is approximately 22 miles from the mouth of the canyon to Heber.  Turn right at the junction of Highways 189 and 40.  Follow Highway 40 for 22 miles up Daniels Canyon to the Strawberry Visitors Center.  Turn right onto the West Strawberry Road (Forest Road #131) and continue driving for approximately 3.5 miles.  Trailhead access is located at Mud Creek Day Use Area or Chaplin Point.  The trail can also be accessed from various day use area at Strawberry Bay Campground. trail ends at East Portal Bay.