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Slick Rock Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 233 Google reviews · Running trail in St. George, Utah · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Slick Rock 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.

PavedLoopShadedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADAHillyRestroomsWater

Park featuring a 9-foot-tall rock-climbing wall and loop path.

What runners say about Slick Rock Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (233 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Just wish all the people who walk their dogs there would clean up after their dogs!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Beautiful beautiful Park in the lower basin across from the dinosaur museum great for kids better for dogs and perfect adults.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“A great seating area for family gatherings with shade and large tables and shade.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“The park contains two artificial boulders that are a great climbing challenge for all ages and abilities.”

Super fun unique park! Bring your little climbers and turn them loose! (Check out our 360º photo) Two big climbing boulders and a beautiful nature walking path. Adventure meets neighborhood park.

★★★★★ — Peekaboo , Mar 2017

Small but nice park. They have restrooms, paved walking trails, a climbing rock, covered picnic area. The park is clean and wheelchair accessible and dog friendly.

★★★★★ — Linda , Dec 2024

Great little park full of walking trails with a stream flowing through it. There is a lot of wildlife, including frogs and roadrunners. This is a good park for people wanting to walk, jog, board, skate, or bike, but does not have a lot of open grassy areas to play sports.

★★★★★ — Joshua , Aug 2019

This was a fun free activity to try. My sister and I each took our 3 kids ranging in age from 4-11 yrs. It was too hard for little kids. Age 8 or up could scramble their way to the top by climbing up the down climb. The actual climbing holds and bouldering routes seemed to me to be about V1, V2, V3 or harder.

★★★★☆ — M , Apr 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 233 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 9 mentions

“Beautiful beautiful Park in the lower basin across from the dinosaur museum great for kids better for dogs and perfect adults.”

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🚻 Restrooms 9 mentions

“However camera's need to go up and record around the bathrooms to catch the kids breaking the windows then send them the bill.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 7 mentions

“Beautiful beautiful Park in the lower basin across from the dinosaur museum great for kids better for dogs and perfect adults.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“A great seating area for family gatherings with shade and large tables and shade.”

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🔁 Loop trail 3 mentions

“There are restrooms, a quarter mile loop path, small trail that you can get a little view of the area.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“There is a nice grass area with a biking/running trail, nice restrooms, and cool boulders to climb on.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 3 mentions

“The park is clean and wheelchair accessible and dog friendly.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“They have restrooms, paved walking trails, a climbing rock, covered picnic area.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“There are also bathrooms with a drinking fountain, and some small rock climbing walls.”

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Plan your run at Slick Rock Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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
  • At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitesgcity.org
  • Phone(435) 627-4530

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 Slick Rock Park

2395 E Riverside Dr, St. George, UT 84790

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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.