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Owens Loop Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 66 Google reviews · Running trail in St. George, Utah · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Owens Loop 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.
Trail featuring views of the city and redrock formations.
What runners say about Owens Loop Trailhead
“Great view of the city and fun scenery all throughout the hike.”
“This trail had very little shade but did have excellent views!”
“Trail is clearly carved by the nature of others enjoying it, and clearly marked with signage.”
“A fairly easy trail to hike among the red rock formations with plenty of wildflowers to see in the spring.”
Center of the city and you’d never know it. Easy parking. Trail is clearly carved by the nature of others enjoying it, and clearly marked with signage. Easy to medium with mild variation of terrain.
I was pleasantly surprised. My knee was hurting, so I was glad it was an easy hike. A bit steep at the beginning, but leveled off after that. I took my small dog and he enjoyed. We hiked about 2.5 miles total. Wear your hiking shoes.
There are two different locations you can park. Also, two different levels of hiking levels are easy and medium. The medium level of hike is by the brooks nature park where cox pond is. The easier travel is by the red cliff's parking lot by the street light.
The name is kind of funny, because the "loop" is at the very end of the trail and takes about 2% of the whole time hiking, but the trail as a whole is great :) There are impressive views of St. George all along the trail and beautiful nature to see.
Trail conditions & character
“It's a mild hike that won't make you sweat but will reward you with spectacular views anyway.”
“It was the first time i had ever climb up a walking trial before, it was a little hard for me at first but it was relaxing & exciting at the same time.”
“If you're going to be biking it there are quite a few technical sections, but it is still fun.”
“It’s an okay hike, if you’re limited on time I wouldn’t prioritize owen’s loop to Snow Canyon”
“The easier travel is by the red cliff's parking lot by the street light.”
“This trail had very little shade but did have excellent views!”
“The easier travel is by the red cliff's parking lot by the street light.”
“The trail was easy to follow with markers at the points where it seemed to taper off.”
Plan your run at Owens Loop Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteredcliffsdesertreserve.com
- Phone(435) 634-5759
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 |
Running trails near St. George
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Brooks Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 258 reviews
Small park featuring a pond with wildlife and a trail, plus picnic areas.
Pioneer Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,878 reviews
Rocky 52-acre park featuring Dixie Rock, views of the city, hiking, BBQs & a covered pavilion.
Temple Quarry Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
Easy trail for all ages, with views of the surrounding area and the occasional bench.
Chuckwalla Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 486 reviews
Red rocks & desert wildlife at a popular connector trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve.
