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Summit Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in Payson, Utah · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Summit Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Summit Trail
“Great hiking trail that is filled with beautiful vistas”
I helped reroute this trail due to the fire. It's still a really pretty trail!
Trail needs to be cleared in some places. But overall it's a beautiful hike.
Trail conditions & character
“Great hiking trail that is filled with beautiful vistas”
Plan your run at Summit Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
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