Best Places to Swim, Bike, and Run Near Salt Lake City

If you’re a triathlete living in Salt Lake County, you’re surrounded by incredible places to swim, bike, and run. From long-course outdoor pools to scenic climbs and paved trail systems, the Wasatch Front offers it all. Whether you’re a first-time triathlete or an Ironman vet, here’s your go-to list of training spots in Salt Lake County.

Best Places to Swim in Salt Lake County

Steiner Aquatic Center (Salt Lake City Sports Complex)
Located near the U, this Olympic-size 50m pool is ideal for long-course sets and indoor training year-round.

Fairmont Aquatic Center
This centrally located pool in Sugarhouse has solid lap swim hours and a laid-back training vibe.

South County Outdoor Pool – Riverton (Summer Only)
An outdoor 50m pool is open during the summer. Ideal for those long-meter sets and practicing open turns under the sun.

Herriman Rec Center – JL Sorenson Rec Center
Indoor lap swimming is available year-round with consistent schedules. Bonus: strength training and recovery tools inside, too.

Draper Rec Center
A great indoor pool and an outdoor 50 m pool for Southern County athletes. Family-friendly, clean, and triathlete-tested.

Jordanelle Reservoir – Open Water
Open water heaven — clean water, smooth mornings, and perfect for wetsuit practice.

Deer Creek Reservoir- Open Water
A favorite race venue and ideal for long open water sessions. The calm conditions make it great for beginners, too.

Blackridge Reservoir (Herriman) – Open Water
Small but mighty. Calm water, close access, and popular with local triathletes for short open water sessions. Great for wetsuit testing or beginner open water practice.

Best Bike Routes for Triathletes

Emigration Canyon
Climb from Salt Lake up to Little Dell. Ideal for sustained effort and hill intervals.

Antelope Island Causeway
Flat, fast, and almost car-free. A local favorite for time trial efforts and aero testing.

Wasatch Blvd
Beautiful views of Salt Lake County, with plenty of areas for rest and nutrition stops.

Rose Canyon (Herriman)
Low traffic and steady climbing make Rose Canyon a hidden gem for threshold and climbing work.

Suncrest (Draper) North and South sides
One of the most iconic climbs in the valley. Perfect for hill intervals, strength sets, or just a scenic challenge.

*All strava routes are just ideas and not an exact route. Do more or less of what is linked.

Best Running Trails and Paths

Bonneville Shoreline Trail
Dirt-packed singletrack with scenic overlooks and varied elevation. Great for building trail strength.

Liberty Park Loop
Flat and fast. A go-to for intervals, race pace efforts, or shakeout jogs.

Jordan River Parkway Trail
Over 40 miles of continuous paved trail through Salt Lake County. Ideal for bricks, long runs, and even tempo sessions.

Pro Tip: Train with the Tribe

You don’t have to train alone. The Salt Lake Tri Club is one of the largest and most inclusive triathlon clubs in the country. With group workouts, race-day tents, clinics, and gear discounts, it’s the ultimate way to train smarter and have more fun along the way.

Whether you’re just getting started or chasing the podium, there’s a place for you in the SLTC community.

SLTC Coach Rory Duckworth