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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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Two travelers pose with Forrest Gump sign on picturesque western landscape.

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]

Lonely tourist stops and stands on the highway, just like Forrest Gump.

Forrest Gump in Monument Valley

Location of the famous Forrest Gump spot where he stops.

[Ann Rice, 04/10/2018]

A pullout at this spot has (or had) a home-made sign: "Forrest Gump ended his cross country run at this spot."

Forrest Gump Stopped His Journey Here.

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.

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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