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Virgin River Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 149 Google reviews · Running trail in St. George, Utah · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Virgin River 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.
Paved trail for hikers and bikers along the Virgin River, offering views of ancient bluffs.
What runners say about Virgin River Trailhead
“But ultimately beautiful scenery and more often than not welcomed with a friendly smile and greeting crossing paths with people.”
It was a really nice walking trail I got to walk on. You basically follow the virgin river course until the very end of the virgin river walking trail and it’s a really nice and peaceful walk that you can do as well.
Awesome trails. Hikers and casual cyclists beware road cyclists race thru. But ultimately beautiful scenery and more often than not welcomed with a friendly smile and greeting crossing paths with people.
Excellent trail for walkers, families on roller blades/skates, skateboards, scooters, bicyclists and it is close to the virgin River. Best time of day earlier morning or early-mid evening time.
First time walking on this trial, it was really relaxing and comfortable. I saw a really cute bunny! Beware the cyclists are bad at providing warning when they pass you.
Trail conditions & character
“But ultimately beautiful scenery and more often than not welcomed with a friendly smile and greeting crossing paths with people.”
“A paved multi-use trail along the virgin river that has tributaries to a variety of interests allows for citizens a chance to unwind, explore, and exercise.”
“I came running on a Tuesday morning around 9AM to do Mayor's Loop, and I started at the southern intersection of River Rd and the trail.”
“I wish there were more water fountains but other than that it's beautiful”
Plan your run at Virgin River Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
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