Mexican Hat, Utah: Forrest Gump Scenic Viewpoint
Fans of the 1994 film Forrest Gump make it a point to pose at the spot where he ended his cross-country jog. Home-made "Run Ended" Gump signs were replaced with official "Scenic Turnout" signs in 2022. Utah doesn't want people blocking the road to take photos.
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Forrest Gump Stopped Running Here
The Forrest Gump Sign is starting to split and is wrapped in wire. Still an amazing place to pull off and get a photo. Also probably the best middle of the road photo op, too. Many others use this pull off for this purpose.
[Katrina, 09/02/2019]Forrest Gump in Monument Valley
Location of the famous Forrest Gump spot where he stops.
[Ann Rice, 04/10/2018]Forrest Gump Stopped His Journey
Forrest Gump stopped his cross country journey here.
[Elizabeth Irvin, 07/01/2017]In the film, after running continuously for years, a shaggy Forrest Gump stops in this very spot. It's a popular photo-op, although people also stand in the middle of the highway.
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Forrest Gump Scenic Viewpoint
- Address:
- US Hwy 163, Mexican Hat, UT
- Directions:
- Pullouts and signs on both sides of US-163, just north of milepost 13.
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A pullout at this spot has (or had) a home-made sign: "Forrest Gump ended his cross country run at this spot."