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Overlook Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Gillette, Wyoming · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Not reported
Distance: Not reported
Shape: Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Access: Posted hours

Confirmed from Overlook Park'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.

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What runners say about Overlook Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (37 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Interesting little park that allows for an overview of all of Gillette. Great place to walk your dog.

★★★★☆ — Justin , Jun 2018

Great for sledding. Lots of walking trails. Play Equipment isn't the best.

★★★★☆ — Kellee , Jan 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 37 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 8 mentions 
“Right up the hill, there is a little sitting area with a good view of the town”
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 ⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions 
“Right up the hill, there is a little sitting area with a good view of the town”
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 🚰 Water fountains  
“There are 3 picnic tables and a water fountain.”
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Plan your run at Overlook Park

The practical stuff

AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
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.
At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
Phone+1 307-686-5320

Hours

Monday	7 am–11 pm
Tuesday	7 am–11 pm
Wednesday	7 am–11 pm
Thursday	7 am–11 pm
Friday	7 am–11 pm
Saturday	7 am–11 pm
Sunday	7 am–11 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Overlook Park

2901 Goldenrod Ave, Gillette, WY 82716

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PavedShadedDog-friendly

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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.