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Pioneer Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,878 Google reviews · Running trail in St. George, Utah · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Pioneer 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.

ScenicHillyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Rocky 52-acre park featuring Dixie Rock, views of the city, hiking, BBQs & a covered pavilion.

What runners say about Pioneer Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (3,878 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 15 mentions

“Great views of the city of St George, Zion, Snow Canyon, Pine Mountain (with snow on it), the Giant "D" all the things.”

👟 good for all levels 4 mentions

“This is an easy hike up the red clay that offers beautiful views in what feels like steps into Native American history.”

This is an amazing place for short hike. The city views are beautiful. My kids loved every minute of it. Since these are not high altitudes, it is absolutely safe for kids to hike with little supervision. If you are spending few days in St George, this is worth the visit.

★★★★★ — Phalguna , Jan 2026

A beautiful park near St George Utah with beautiful landscapes. Parking was free & the local residents we met were friendly. My husband and I spent a couple of hours doing little hikes , explore the area & enjoyed some quality time. Highly recommend

★★★★★ — Ms , Feb 2026

This is a great family friendly area that is perfect for kids to explore. The maze of garden paths with dinosaur tracks was well kept and there were many peaceful, thoughtful places to sit and enjoy the plants and wildlife. The red rocks have numerous little caves and areas to climb and sit.

★★★★★ — Morgan , Feb 2026

Loved this park! Passing through St George on our way back to Vegas, I found this park with a lovely desert botanical garden to stroll through. As well as the St George Narrows hike was stunning. Very slim slot canyon, tight fit.

★★★★★ — Travis , Oct 2025

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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 21 mentions

“Great views of the city of St George, Zion, Snow Canyon, Pine Mountain (with snow on it), the Giant "D" all the things.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“It’s fun to climb, jump, and run around the rocks, and every corner looks like a different shade of red, orange, and brown.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“There’s plenty of parking on a first-come basis, and the views over St.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“A big change is that they added restrooms.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Pioneer 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitesgcityutah.gov
  • Phone(435) 627-4530
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–10 PM
Thursday 6 AM–10 PM
Friday 6 AM–10 PM
Saturday 6 AM–10 PM
Sunday 6 AM–10 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 Pioneer Park

375 Red Hills Pkwy, St. George, UT 84770

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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.