The Murdock Canal Trail is eight miles long, one way, and lies between Highland and Orem. It was formerly the Provo Reservoir Canal, a large earthen ditch, built in the early 20th century and used to transport irrigation water from the Provo River to the farmlands. In the 1940s the waterway was enlarged and renamed the Murdock Canal. In 2010, it was replaced with an underground aquaduct and plans were drawn up for a trail. The Murdock Canal Trail was opened in 2013 with connections to several other walking and cycling trails in the area. It is plowed in winter.

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