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Rocky Peak Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Cedar City, Utah · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Rocky 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.

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Natural surfaceOpen 24h

What runners say about Rocky Peak Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (15 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The trail and hike were much prettier than anticipated. The GPS was taking us in the back way, which unless you have a high clearance vehicle I would suggest following the signs to Three Peaks Recreation Area off of Hwy 56. The dirt road to the trail head is easy for any vehicle. Be alert for off roaders.

★★★★☆ — Art , Nov 2021

Rocky peak Peaks Trail begins from a large dirt parking area with restrooms, benches, and plenty of space. The route follows a well-defined sandy-dirt path through juniper and desert terrain before climbing steadily toward the base of the mountain.

★★★★☆ — Mike , Nov 2025

A wonderful trail in the desert west of Cedar City. Bring water, and sunscreen!

★★★★★ — Sal , Jul 2020

Great place to hike and camp..it would be even better if nosy people didn't call the cops because ibwas camping.

★★★★☆ — Eric , Oct 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 15 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.

🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 4 mentions

“Rocky peak Peaks Trail begins from a large dirt parking area with restrooms, benches, and plenty of space.”

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Plan your run at Rocky Peak 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Phone+1 435-865-3000

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

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 Rocky Peak Trailhead

Cedar City, Utah

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Running trails near Cedar City

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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.