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Lindon Mayor Carolyn Lundberg (center) joined by city leaders from Lindon and Vineyard during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Heritage Trail's completion on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

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People walk on the newly paved section of the Lindon Heritage Trail on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

Curtis Booker, Daily Herald

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A portion of the newly paved asphalt along the Heritage Trail in Vineyard is shown Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025.

Curtis Booker, Daily Herald

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Vineyard Mayor Julie Fullmer speaks to a crowd during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Heritage Trail's completion on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

Curtis Booker, Daily Herald

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A portion of the newly paved asphalt along the Heritage Trail in Vineyard is shown Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025.

Curtis Booker, Daily Herald

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Lindon Mayor Carolyn Lundberg speaks to a crowd during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Heritage Trail's completion on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

Curtis Booker, Daily Herald

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People walk on the newly paved section of the Lindon Heritage Trail on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

Curtis Booker, Daily Herald

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Imagine a trail system where one can bike from the shores of Utah Lake to the foothills of Mount Timpanogos – all on one continuous path.

For those yearning to take on such an adventure, the final stretch of pavement along Lindon’s Heritage Trail is in place and primed for recreational use.

On Tuesday, the city of Lindon, in conjunction with neighboring city Vineyard, celebrated the completion of the Lindon Heritage Trail.

The ceremonious occasion marked the culmination of a nearly 20-year project.

Phase 1 of the trail opened in 2008 near the Bonneville Shoreline and Murdock Canal trails. A second phase was completed in 2012, extending the trail west to Pioneer Lane near the Lake Side Power Station where it previously ended.

The final 0.85 mile stretch of the trail picks up just south of the power station, then snakes through the western edge of Lindon before crossing into Vineyard and ends at the Utah Lake Shoreline Trail near the Lindon Marina.

Lindon Mayor Carolyn Lundberg said the Heritage Trail’s completion is a testament to past city leaders who envisioned a multi-use recreational asset to be used for years to come.

“It’s more than pavement and pathways – it is the result of hard work,” she said during Tuesday’s ceremony. “Vision of former leaders who saw beyond the present and built for the future. They imagined a space where every resident, from children on bicycles to seniors on morning walks and families on horseback could share in the beauty of nature and the strength of community.”

According to Lundberg, the “Lindon Heritage Trail” name was chosen because of its east-west connection spanning from the mountain to the lake. 

The trail passes through residential, commercial and industrial property, as well as numerous historic farm sites, and connects recreational park destinations.

Each phase of the trail has been funded in part by the city of Lindon, as well as transportation funds and grants.

Lindon secured a $1.3 million grant through the Mountainland Association of Governments, or MAG to help fund the final phase of the trail.

Lindon has faced some challenges in completing the project, including funding hurdles and most recently negotiations with the Union Railroad Pacific for right-of-way access.

The newly paved section of the trail crosses the railroad tracks on 1600 North near Vineyard’s Public Works facility.

Vineyard Mayor Julie Fullmer applauded the “sister city partnership” that the two municipalities share and their joint efforts to complete an amenity that serves both communities.

“Our city lines are invisible and it takes good partners that can work together and coordinate to bring this type of trail together for our community members,” she said.  

Lundberg praised city officials and staff both past and present for their dedication in making the now 6.5 mile Heritage Trail a reality.

“Each step we take on it honors their foresight, reminding us that progress is built by those willing to dream, plan and work for generations to come,” she said. “They won’t know all the dedication and hard work that brought it to pass, but we will have that little piece of pride knowing that we were a part of it.”

Lundberg said future plans for the trail include cleanup and beautification efforts.

Land just east of the Lindon Marina has also been designated as the site of the future nature science center that will be run by Utah Valley University and the Utah Lake Authority.