Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Bear Claw Poppy Trail is a popular mountain biking trail known for its flowy singletrack and scenic views of the surrounding desert landscape. The trail winds through sandy terrain with occasional technical sections and features several fun descents and challenging climbs.
Bear Claw Poppy Trailhead, located near Bloomington in St. George, Utah
.From I-15, take exit 4 for Brigham Rd. Head west on Brigham Rd, then turn left onto Bloomington Dr. Continue onto Navajo Dr, then turn left onto Paiute Dr. The trailhead will be on your left.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Barrel Roll Trail is a moderately technical singletrack trail that offers scenic views of the surrounding red rock landscape. The trail features rocky sections, twisty turns, and some fun descents and climbs, making it a favorite among intermediate mountain bikers.
Cove Wash Trailhead, located in the Little Valley area of St. George, Utah.
.From I-15, take exit 2 for Brigham Rd. Head west on Brigham Rd, then turn right onto River Rd. Continue on River Rd, then turn left onto Crimson Ridge Dr. Turn left onto Granite Springs Dr, and the trailhead parking lot will be on your left.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced
In 2019 the Dixie Mountain Bike Trails Association lead a volunteer effort to restore this trail back to a usable bike trail. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 51 min to complete.
Mesa Rim Trailhead located near Dammeron Valley, Utah
.Take S 700 E/University Ave and S 1000 E to E Red Hills Pkwy, Head north on S 700 E/University Ave toward 600 S St, Turn right onto 100 S St, Turn left onto S 1000 E, Continue straight onto N 1000 E, Turn right onto E Red Hills Pkwy,
Difficulty Level: Easy
An easy mountain biking or hiking trail that follows an old double track dirt road. The trail ends in private property, so this is an out and back trail meant for chill riding and nice views of the area.
The map below is an approximate location. See this link for a better location of the trail start here.
.Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Church Rocks Trail offers a scenic mountain biking experience with panoramic views of the surrounding desert landscape. The trail features smooth singletrack, rocky sections, and moderate climbs and descents, making it suitable for intermediate riders.
Grapevine Trailhead, located near the city of St. George, Utah
.From St. George, head north on I-15. Take exit 10 for Washington City. Turn left onto Washington Pkwy, then turn right onto Telegraph St. Continue on Telegraph St until you reach the Grapevine parking area.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Cottontail Loop Trail offers a scenic hiking experience through the desert terrain of southern Utah. The trail features some gravel with occasional rocky sections and moderate climbs and descents, making it suitable for hikers of all skill levels. No mountain biking is allowed on this trail
No official trailhead or parking. Located on N Reserve Parkway in Washington, Utah
.Head north on S 700 E toward E 600 S. Take I-15 N to S Green Spring Dr/North Green Spring Drive in Washington. Take exit 10 from I-15 N. Continue on North Green Spring Drive. Drive to N Reserve Pkwy. Use any lane to turn slightly left onto S Green Spring Dr/North Green Spring Drive. Turn left onto N Concord Pkwy. Turn left onto N Reserve Pkwy.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Cove Wash Trail offers a scenic mountain biking experience along the banks of Cove Wash. The trail features smooth singletrack with some rocky sections and sandy patches, providing an enjoyable ride for intermediate riders.
Cove Wash Trailhead, located near the city of Ivins, Utah.
.From Hurricane, head south on N Main St. Turn left onto W 600 N St, then right onto N 800 W St. Continue onto N 1400 W St, then turn left onto W 600 N St. The trailhead will be on your right.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Cove Wash Trail offers a scenic mountain biking experience along the banks of Cove Wash. The trail features smooth singletrack with some rocky sections and sandy patches, providing an enjoyable ride for intermediate riders.
Cove Wash Trailhead, located near the city of Ivins, Utah.
.From Hurricane, head south on N Main St. Turn left onto W 600 N St, then right onto N 800 W St. Continue onto N 1400 W St, then turn left onto W 600 N St. The trailhead will be on your right.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Part of the JEM trail system. This is a fast, flowy trail with a few technical sections that's best for intermediate mountain bikers.
This trail can be accessed from the JEM trailhead, or the Virgin Dam trailhead. You will have to ride other trails to access this trail if you go to JEM trailhead, while the Virgin Dam trailhead has more immediate access
.Difficulty Level: Advanced
Part of the JEM trail, Dead Ringer, and Goosebumps loop. Dead Ringer Trail offers a thrilling mountain biking experience with technical terrain and challenging features. The trail features rocky sections, steep descents, and tight switchbacks, providing an exhilarating ride for advanced riders.
Dead Ringer Trailhead, located near the Gooseberry Mesa Trail system in Hurricane, Utah.
.Difficulty Level: Easy to Intermediate
Dino Cliffs Trail offers a scenic mountain biking experience through the desert landscape with views of ancient dinosaur tracks. The trail features smooth singletrack with some rocky sections and moderate climbs and descents, suitable for riders of all levels.
Dino Cliffs Trailhead, located near the city of St. George, Utah
.Difficulty Level: Mega Advanced
WARNING: Extremely difficult mountain biking trail. For advanced riders who are confident in their own abilities only. This is an extremely technical, narrow, single track trail down the side of a mesa. Considered to be the most dangerous trail in Southern Utah, but a thrill for the adventure seekers who conquer it. Full face helmet and protective gear recommended.
It is recommended to have someone drop you off at the top of the trail, as riding up the trail is impossible and you will have to bike up roads to reach the top of the trail. Please visit MTB Project for more detailed instructions on how to reach the trailhead
.Difficulty Level: Advanced
An extremely popular trail for mountain biking. It is suited for more advanced riders, as it is full of technical slick rock riding. Bring your own water, and lots of it, as there is no water nearby. Best time to visit the trail is early spring or fall
The trail can be accessed through the Gooseberry Mesa Trailhead, map below. Do not attempt to go to the trailhead after rain, the drive to the trailhead becomes impassable to regular vehicles after rain.
.Difficulty Level: Advanced
Guacamole Trail is a popular mountain biking trail known for its technical terrain and stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The trail features rocky sections, steep descents, and challenging obstacles, providing an exhilarating ride for advanced riders. Start on the Margarita out and back trail till you get to the Guacamole loop. You can choose to continue on several extensions for a longer ride.
Guacamole Trailhead, located near Virgin, Utah.
.Difficulty Level: Advanced
Grafton Mesa Trail offers a challenging mountain biking experience with stunning views of Zion National Park and the surrounding red rock landscape. The trail features technical terrain, rocky sections, and steep descents, providing an exhilarating ride for advanced riders.
Grafton Mesa Trailhead, located near Rockville, Utah.
.Difficulty Level: Easy to Intermediate
Gunlock Falls Trail offers a scenic hiking experience with views of Gunlock Reservoir and the nearby falls. The trail is a short out and back that is considered to be easy for all skill levels. HIKING only, no biking allowed.
Gunlock Falls Trailhead, located near Gunlock, Utah.
.Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Hurricane Rim offers a scenic mountain biking experience through the desert terrain of southern Utah. This is part of the Hurricane Cliffs mountain biking trails. You can either start at the Hurricane Hill Trailhead, map located below, or at the Sheep Bridge trailhead and then take the Jem trail to Hurricane Rim. The trail by itself is out and back, but it can be combined with other trails to become a loop, such as Jem and Chinatown wash
Hurricane Hill Trailhead, located near Hurricane, Utah
.Difficulty Level: Advanced
Icehouse is a downhill only singletrack trail, with lots of fast and technical downhill. It is recommended to shuttle this trail, or you can climb up Cottonwood road to make this out and back into a loop. This will transform your ride from a 7 mile trip to an over 17 mile trip. Bring lots of water for hot days, as there is little shade.
Parking can be found at the map below.
.Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Description: JEM Trail offers a scenic mountain biking experience through the desert landscape of southern Utah. The trail features smooth singletrack with some rocky sections and moderate climbs and descents, providing an enjoyable ride for riders of all levels. This is an out and back trail that can be combined with other trails in the area for more riding or to form a loop
JEM Trailhead, located near Hurricane, Utah.
.Difficulty Level: Easy
Located in Snow Canyon State park. This is a popular hiking trail that takes you through black lava flows and tubes from an ancient volcanic eruption. This is not a mountain biking trail
Start at the Lava Flow trailhead in Snow Canyon State Park
.Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Little Creek Mesa Trail offers a scenic mountain biking experience with expansive views of the surrounding desert landscape. The trail features smooth singletrack with some rocky sections and technical terrain, providing an enjoyable ride for intermediate to advanced riders. Be warned, riders advise that there are rock cairns marking the trail, but they are few and hard to see.
Little Creek Mesa Trailhead, located near Hurricane, Utah.
.Difficulty Level: Advanced
Little Purgatory is a loop if you include the Historic Babylon trail. The trail can be tackled from both directions, but it is recommended you start with the Historic Babylon trail and go counter clock wise. This is an advanced trail with a hard, steep incline at first and then a rocky, technical downhill through Little Purgatory.
Start at the Historic Babylon Trailhead in Hurricane, UT
.Difficulty Level: Easy to Intermediate
Part of the Jem trail system. This short loop is flowy and a good challenge for a beginner wanting to learn. The trail can also be ridden fast and flowy and is good for riders of all skill level.
Jem Trailhead near Hurricane, Utah
.Difficulty Level: Easy to Intermediate
Described as an easy hike, but intermediate and technical for mountain bikers. The trail is a mix of rocky and slick rock.
Pioneer Rim Trailhead, located in St. George Utah
.Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Prospector Trail offers a scenic mountain biking experience through the desert terrain of southern Utah. The trail features smooth singletrack with some rocky sections and moderate climbs and descents, providing an enjoyable ride for riders of all levels. This is an out and back trail, but it can be combined with other trails such as Church Rocks or Dino Cliffs to make a loop at the bottom and then take Prospector back.
There are a few trailheads you can use to access this trail. There is one at Highland park, but it does not show on Google Maps. You can also access this trail from Cottonwood Trailhead or Grapevine Trailhead.
.Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Enjoy the view of the lake from this moderately difficult trail with tight corner that makes it a fun challenge for intermediate mountain bikers.
Trail head is the Quail Creek Hiking and Mountain Bike Trail
.Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Red Bluff Canyon Trail is a one mile single track that run in the middle of the Zen mountain biking trail. It can be biked, but it is primarily hiked.
Closest trailhead to this trail is the Zen trailhead
.Difficulty Level: Easy
Red Reef East is one of the main trails in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area. It has connections to many other trails in the Red Cliffs Recreation Area and offers a scenic view of the area. It is an easy trail for biking and hiking.
Trailhead is the Red Reef Trailhead in the Red Cliffs Recreation area in Hurricane Utah
.Difficulty Level: Advanced
A popular loop that has connections to several other trails, such as Rim Reaper, Rim Ramble, and Rim Runner. It is meant for both hiking and biking and is considered a more strenuous trail for more experienced riders. It offers beautiful views of the surrounding valley
Start at the Cove Wash Trailhead. To get to the trail take the Cove Wash East trail till you see the trail sign for Rim Rock Loop
.Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced
A shoot off from the Rim Rock Loop trail. An easy to intermediate trail to both hike and bike
Start at the Cove Wash Trailhead. Take Cove Wash East trail, and then the Rim Rock Loop trail till you see signs for Rim Reaper
.Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced
An off shoot trail of Rim Rock Loop. It is a single track trail that is considered to be for more advanced riders and hikers with switchbacks and a few technical sections
Start at the Cove Wash Trailhead. Take Cove Wash East trail, and then the Rim Rock Loop trail till you see signs for Rim Ramble
.Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Rim Runner Trail offers a scenic mountain biking experience near Snow Canyon State Park. The trail features smooth singletrack with some rocky sections and moderate climbs and descents, providing an enjoyable ride for riders of all levels.
Can be accessed through the Rim Runner Trailhead or the Cove Wash Trailhead
.Difficulty Level: Intermediate
A trail primarily for hiking. Bikes are allowed, however, the trail can be sandy at times that makes it hard to bike through. It is on the east side of Snow Canyon Parkway
Trail can be accessed from the Rusty Cliffs Trailhead
.Difficulty Level: Easy
A beginner friendly mountain bike trail that was added to the Desert Canyons riding area
Start at the Desert Canyons trail system and follow directions to Secret Sauce
.Difficulty Level: Advanced
Sidewinder Trail offers a thrilling mountain biking experience with technical terrain and challenging features. The trail features rocky sections, tight switchbacks, and steep descents, providing an exhilarating ride for advanced riders.
Start at the Cove Wash Trailhead. Take the Precipice trail until you see the start of Sidewinder
.Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Part of the Bear Claw Poppy trail system. It is a short trail that connects two ends of the Stucki Springs trail. It is meant to be ridden downhill, but you can sometimes get uphill traffic.
Start at the Bear Claw Poppy Trail system. You will need to ride other trails in order to reach this trail.
.Difficulty Level: Easy, Intermediate, and Advanced
The only bike park in Utah that is open year round. It offers something for riders of every skill level, from technical rides and features to pump tracks to learn basic skills
Snake Hollow Bike Park
.Difficulty Level: Advanced
Suicidal Tendencies Trail offers a challenging mountain biking experience with technical terrain and steep descents. The trail features rocky sections, tight switchbacks, and narrow passages, providing an exhilarating ride for advanced riders. It is an extension of the Sidewinder trail
Start at the Cove Wash Trailhead, take Precipice trail until Sidewinder, and then Sidewinder till Suicidal Tendencies
.Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Stucki Springs Loop offers a scenic mountain biking experience through desert terrain with views of red rock formations and surrounding landscapes. The trail features smooth singletrack with some rocky sections and moderate climbs and descents, providing an enjoyable ride for intermediate riders.
Part of the Bearclaw Poppy Trail system.
.Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Part of the Gooseberry Mesa trail system. This is a single track out-and-back trail that does connect to other trails. It goes along a cliff edge with incredible views. It is considered to be intermediate to advanced because, while there are no super difficult climbs, it is rocky and technical, and some parts can get close to the cliff's edge.
Start at the Gooseberry Windmill Trailhead, or any of the Gooseberry Mesa access points and take other trails to this trail
.Difficulty Level: Advanced
Wire Mesa is located close to the Gooseberry Mesa trail. Unlike Gooseberry, Wire Mesa is a technical trail meant for more advanced riders. It is described as flowy with technical sections, and offers a fantastic view of the valley
It is suggested you use a 4 wheel drive vehicle to get to the trailhead
.Difficulty Level: Advanced
Located in the Bear Claw Poppy trail system, this advanced trail starts with a climb and then descends into fast, technical sections and short climbs.
Start at the Zen Trailhead in the Bear Claw Poppy trail system
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