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Mount Nebo / North Peak Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Running trail in Payson, Utah · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 9 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Mount Nebo / North Peak Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. 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.
Hiking area with reviews mentioning elevation gain.
What runners say about Mount Nebo / North Peak Trailhead
“But seriously, this is a beautiful hike that most people will find quite difficult.”
Excellent hike for those who have this Peak on their bucket list or peakbagger checkoff. The hike IS difficult which can take at a minimum 6 hrs roundtrip. Views are astonishing that you get a range of the entire Wasatch range, the city down below, and I-15.
This is a great trail with lots of excellent views. My new favorite trail because of all the different sections of steeps, flats and mid mountain ridgelines. The views of Juab County and of Fairview is cool. I also loved the sound of the rocks beneath my feet up top!
Difficult hike but well worth it. Less experienced hikers may enjoy the first 2-3 miles to the false summit because they aren't as strenuous as the last ascent to the summit. Lots of flowers, wildlife, and the only negative was the heat and biting flies. We started at 4am and finished by 11am. 3.5 hours up and 3.
Great hike. Lots of ups and downs so the steepness doesn’t kill your knees as much on the way back. Saw lots of cattle. Enjoyed it.
Trail conditions & character
“I personally love this view so much im gon a do it again🤣 really, really, difficult hike but super worth it.”
“(Tip: while ascending the fake peak, recommend taking the left side going up as it is less steep and easier to scramble on.”
“Monument trailhead as it is called so you don't get confused.”
“10 miles out and back with 3600 ft of vert”
Plan your run at Mount Nebo / North Peak Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- Distance9 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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