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Mayors Loop is a paved, multi-use trail in St. George that loops roughly 5 miles, accessible from Confluence Park or St. James Park. Its ideal for runners, walkers, or cyclists looking for an easy-to-moderate route close to town, with options to extend via riverside or ridge-side detours for extra distance and scenery.
- Access / Trailhead: Start from Confluence Park (free parking, restrooms, picnic areas) or from St.James Park; both make good entry points.
- Distance: ~5 miles for the full loop.
- Elevation / Grade: Pretty gentle overall mild rolling terrain, with a slight uphill & downhill on the south side if you go clockwise (some sections reach an 812% grade), but overall flat.
- Terrain / Surface: Paved and smooth a multiuse path used by walkers, runners, cyclists.
- Exposure & Scenery: Mostly open, with stretches near the river and a section along the ridge offering views of the river, desert, and city. Some parts shaded, others open so sun protection helps.
Directions to Confluence Park (Crosby Family Confluence Park)
- Location: Near the confluence of the Virgin and Santa Clara Rivers, northwest St. George
- Address for GPS: 1050 S. River Road, St. George, UT 84770
- Directions from downtown St. George:
1. Head north on Bluff Street/UT-18.
2. Turn west onto 100 S. (or 100 N. depending on your start).
3. Continue onto River Road, following signs for Confluence Park.
4. Park in the lot; trail access is adjacent to the picnic/restroom area.
- Features: Free parking, restrooms, picnic tables, and easy access to Mayors Loop.
Directions to St. James Park
- Location: Central St. George, just south of the old St. George cemetery and near St. George Blvd.
- Address for GPS: 900 St. James Drive, St. George, UT 84770
- Directions from downtown St. George:
1. Head east on St. George Blvd.
2. Turn north onto St. James Drive.
3. Park along the street or in the small lot; trail access is on the south side of the park.
- Features: Shaded park areas, playground, picnic tables, and easy connection to the southern section of Mayors Loop.
