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La Verkin Overlook Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in La Verkin, Utah · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of La Verkin Overlook Trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

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What runners say about La Verkin Overlook Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (20 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“its so beautiful and great hike.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“It was the perfect challenging short trail run.”

Attractive botany and geology. Trail well traveled. Significant incline. Come prepared: good hiking shoes/boots, sun protection, water, jacket (check local weather), and at least 1-2 liters (1/3 - 1 gallon) of water. Avoid this trail if the temp is 90F/32C.

★★★★☆ — Forrest , Dec 2022

Whoa, I admit I was looking for a different trail with a river but ended up here instead! It's a hike that steadily climbs with an easy and welll maintained switchback trail. It takes you a ridge that seems to be longer than a mile. It doesn't have shade but makes up for it with incredible views.

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Jul 2022

This hike is fun. it takes you over to the OVERLOOK of La Verkin! its so beautiful and great hike. I think 8yr olds and above would do just fine on the hike, start mid morning during the yr and early In the summer. Take water, sunglasses and a camera! its a good hike

★★★★★ — Jerry , Feb 2022

Beautiful trail. Easy parking. Well worth the hike up to the top. Wish I would’ve worn hiking shoes! I didn’t know what kind of trail it was. Great workout and beautiful view at the top.

★★★★★ — Shawn , Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 20 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“It doesn't have shade but makes up for it with incredible views.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Steep climb to an amazing overlook and far off views of Zion!”

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Plan your run at La Verkin Overlook Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Where to find La Verkin Overlook Trailhead

402 S 100 W, La Verkin, UT 84745

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.