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13th Hole.
Short and easy but fun loop trail on the northeast edge of Cedar City.
Located just a couple of minutes off the freeway. Season May through November. |
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13th
Hole to Thunderbird Connector (Valhalla). Tougher trail links 13th Hole
near the top to the Thunderbird Gardens trailhead. Season May through November. |
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Beaver
Bench trails. Trail system where the town of Beaver meets the
mountains east of Beaver. Easier riding. Season June through
October. |
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Big Rock Candy
Mountain
(Candy Mountain Express). Easy 7-mile paved bike path on old
railroad route up Sevier Canyon. Great family ride. Season May through
October. |
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Black Hill.
(Ephraim) Riding area in Wildlife Management Area. Multiple trails
of varying difficulty and length. Navigation can be complex. Season May through
November. |
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Black Ops.
Downhill-only trail near Cedar City near the Shurtz Canyon trailhead.
Reached via the Turnpike and Elevate trails. Season late May through
October. |
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Blowhard Mountain.
Steep advanced-technical downhill trail, starts near Cedar Breaks at high
altitude. Nice views. One-way (7 miles downhill) with shuttle, or loop up
to top with brutal 12-mile road climb. Season late June through mid-September. |
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Bone
Yard. 0.8-mile double-black DH trail at the
top of Tombstone in the Iron Hills system at Cedar City. Season late
May through October. |
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Boulder Dash.
Short but very technical trail in the Iron Hills trail system, linking the
lower part of Green Hollow to upper Lava Flow. Season late May
through October. |
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Brian Head Park.
Lift-served biking on multiple trails in the Giant Steps ski area.
Intermediate technical. Season June through mid-September. |
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Bunker Creek.
A Must-Ride Classic!
Downhill from Brian Head peak towards Panguitch Lake. Shuttle available.
Intermediate technical. Views galore. Season June through mid-September. |
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C
Trail. Twisty downhill on the mountain above Cedar City. Use
shuttle or make loop by riding paved road or gravel hill-climb.
Advanced-intermediate technical. If loop, significant climb. Season
mid-April through October. |
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Cassidy-Losee Loop.
Riding among fresh-water limestone hoodoos in Red Canyon area.
Intermediate technical. Season May
through October. |
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Casto Canyon.
ATV-track trail through a red-rock wonderland. Light but steady climb,
easier-intermediate technical. Option of loop or out-and-back. Season May
through October. |
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Cedar City paved
bike paths. Coal Creek paved trail runs from
northern Cedar City up into the canyon along Highway 14; East Bench Trail
runs from SR 14 skirting the southeastern side of the city to the south
freeway exit. Season year-round, snow permitting. |
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Dark Hollow.
A Must-Ride Classic, newly rebuilt!
12-mile downhill, half engineered flow trail and half fun dirt road starts
on Brian Head peak, ends on road to Parowan. Commercial shuttle service available.
Intermediate technical skills suggested. Forest riding after initial views. Season
June through mid-September. |
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Eagle Point
Trails. High-altitude trails at ski resort in Beaver Canyon.
Short loop (Monarch Mountain Trail) and downhill-preferred (Eagle Egress). Season
July through September. |
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Elevate.
Short bidirectional trail near Cedar City, reached via the Turnpike trail. Season late May through
October. |
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Ephraim
Canyon singletrack system. Easier
non-technical riding in Ephraim Canyon, great views, multiple ride
options. Season June through
October. |
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Flume Trail,
Ephraim Canyon. DH trail along edge of old flume path, then
plunges steeply to valley. Top altitude 6900. 5 mile loop or 2.7 mile DH
with shuttle. Expert. Season May through November. |
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Ghost Flats. Older
pack trail converted to mountain biking route, usually done downhill after
climbing Lightning Switch. Found at the Thunderbird Garden trailhead near
Cedar City. Season late April through October. |
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Green Hollow
Lichen It Extension. Trail
from the junction of Lichen It with Lava Flow, extendding up to Greens Lake
Drive. Part of Iron Hills trail
system. Intermediate technical. Reached via
Lichen It Trail from downhill, option to shuttle to top. Season May through October. |
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Gunnison Reservoir
trails. Manti Race Loop, 5.8-mile loop west of Gunnison
Reservoir. Easy-intermediate technical, easy aerobically. Page includes
Prolific Loop, Milk and Cookies trail. Season May through November. |
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Hog
Canyon (Kanab). ATV trail system with substantial climbing
and loose sand. Advanture ride for very strong experienced riders with
fat-tire bikes. Season March through mid-December. |
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Lava (Richfield Glenwood Area). Nice ride off the main
Richfield Race Loop in Glenwood Hills. Season May through October. |
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Iron
Giant (Iron Hills, Cedar City). Easier two-mile
downhill-only flow trail at the top of the Lichen It trail, with options
for shorter rides via connectors. Season May through October. |
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Iron Springs
DH flow trails. Intermediate-level trails on the south side of
Three Peaks with option of big loop or direct climb via ATV track. Season May through October. |
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Iron Springs
and M&M Loop. Intermediate-level trails on the south side of
Three Peaks, connecting the loop to the Iron Springs Resort. Season May through October. |
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Kanab
Singletrack Loops. Short loops on the
north edge of Kanab, with larger system planned but still under
construction. Season March
through December. |
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Lava Flow. Downhill
bikes-only flow trail on south end of Cedar City, part of Iron Hills trail
system. Advanced technical but do-able by intermediate riders. Reached via
Lichen It Trail, or from uphill via Greens Lake. Season May through October. |
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Lava Link. On
the upper mountain, this trail joins the top of loops from Southview and
Shurtz Canyon for loop ride option. Season May through October. |
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Lightning
Switch. Heavily switchbacked trail climbs (or descends) from
Thunderbird Garden trailhead near Cedar City. Often done as a loop
including Ghost Flats. Season late April through October. |
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Lichen It. Easier
two-way trail on the south end of Cedar City, climbs lower part of C
mountain. Part of Iron Hills system, connects to Lava Flow downhill flow
trail. Season May through October. |
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Lil Ratlr. Very
short loop (1/2 mile) around the trailhead at Thunderbird Gardens. Season May through October. |
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Lowder Ponds.
High-altitude loop starting on Brian Head Peak. Visits a few ponds, then
climbs back up. Forest plus views. Significant uphill is brutal at this
altitude. Season June through August. |
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Manti Race Loop.
5.8-mile loop west of Gunnison Reservoir. Easy-intermediate technical,
easy aerobically. Page includes Prolific Loop, Milk and Cookies trail. Season
May through November. |
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Marathon Trail.
Route from Brian Head to Duck Creek and Navajo Lake. Some singletrack,
lots of dirt forest road. Long ride (24 miles or more), shuttled versus
very taxing out-and-back or long loop with road return. Season July through
September. |
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Monarch Mountain.
High-altitude trails at ski resort in Beaver Canyon. Short loop (Monarch
Mountain Trail) and downhill-preferred (Eagle Egress). Season July through
September. |
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Mytoge Mountain.
Singletrack runs around Fish Lake, climbs Mytoge Mountain to the south.
Moderate climb, intermediate technical. Season June through September. |
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Navajo Lake Loop.
Singletrack loop around Navajo Lake, links to the Virgin River Rim Trail.
A little climbing, easy-intermediate technical. Season June through
September. |
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Overflow Trail
(Greens Lake Lichen It Extension). Trail
from the junction of Lichen It with Lava Flow, extending up to Greens Lake
Drive. Part of Iron Hills trail
system. Intermediate technical. Reached via
Lichen It Trail from downhill, option to shuttle to top. Season May through October. |
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Pahvant Trails
(Richfield). Excellent and scenic trail
system with both easy and more-technical options, with trailhead right of
the I-70 freeway in Richfield. Season mid-May through October. |
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Pahvant
Cottonwood Kids Loop (Richfield). Nice 1.7 mile loop at the
northern end of the Pahvant system, designed for true beginners and kids. Season mid-May through October. |
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Pahvant Trails
(Richfield) UPPER.
Evolving web page to cover new trails in the upper half of the Pahvant
riding area. Season mid-May through October. |
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Paradise Canyon.
Advanced-tech downhill turns off Dark Hollow trail to drop down Paradise
Canyon. Exposed cruise on shoulder of Brian Head peak, then beautiful lush
forested singletrack, then a few miles on dirt road. Season July through
September. |
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Pioneer Trail,
Ephraim Canyon. 3-mile DH trail drops 1400 vertical from
8300 elevation. Loop or shuttle. Often combined with Flume Trail for
longer DH. Expert. Season late July to October. |
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Razorback (Red Mountain) Cedar
City.
Twisty technical singletrack in sawtooth terrain on the edge of Cedar
City. Advanced technical, some rough climbs but not much altitude gain
overall. Season April through November. |
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Red Canyon Paved
Trail.
Smooth paved trail up scenic Red Canyon, near Bryce Canyon. Mild climbing.
Beautiful surroundings. Good family trail. Season late April through mid-November. |
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Red Hollow Cedar City. Trail connects Highway 14 to the top of Thor's Hideout
in the northern riding area east of Cedar
City. Intermediate technical, but a fairly stiff climb if done as an
out-and-back. Season April through November. |
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Richfield
Race Loop at Glenwood Hills. Richfield. Five mile loop on a bench
area just east of Richfield. Easier-intermediate, minimal climbing. Season April through November. |
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Scout Camp Loop.
Loop ride from Brian Head resort connects to the Dark Hollow trail, then
loops around to return to Brian Head resort area. Forested riding,
intermediate technical. Season June through September. |
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Skyline Drive.
This is a dirt road stretching 75 dirt miles at
10,000 feet.
The Skyline Drive is the alpine equivalent of the White Rim Trail -- a
multi-day bike ride on dirt road with incredible views. Perfect for a
scout troop to ride their bikes to the next camping spot on a 3 or 4 day
trip. It's possible to ride the whole thing in one day, but certainly not
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Southview Skills
Track.
Small skills park at Cedar City's Southview trailhead. Non-stressful
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Three Peaks Trail
System. Series of connected loops located on
granite mountains west of Cedar City. Three loops vary from 5 miles
upper-beginner to 10 miles advanced. Rock in picnic-camping area open to
riding for stunts, drops, tech challenges. Season April through early
November. |
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Three Peaks
Loop - Big Hole Loop.
Popular loop rides within the Three Peaks riding area. Season late March through
November. |
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Three Peaks Twilight
Zone and Petrified Whales. This page covers newer areas of the Three Peaks riding
area, including the Twilight Zone "Whale Trails." Season late March through
November. |
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Thor's Hideout.
First trail of a planned system of trails north of Highway 14 in the
mountains east of Cedar City. Upper-intermediate technical, moderate
climb. Season April through
November. |
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Thunder Mountain.
A Must-Ride Classic!
Red-rock singletrack near Bryce Canyon. Great views, interesting terrain.
Intermediate technical with some areas of advanced. As a downhill with
shuttle, occasional climbing. As an up-and-back, a significant climb.
Season mid-April through October. |
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Tombstone.
2-mile expert-level trail above Shurtz Canyon at Cedar City. Season late
May through October. |
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Turnpike.
Cedar City Iron Hills area. Easy 4.4-mile out-and-back trail
contours the mountain. Season mid-May through November. |
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Twist Loop
at Glenwood Hills. Richfield. Fun badlands riding, shared
with ATVs and motorcycles. Braided social trails make this ride a
navigation challenge if you don't have on-trail tracking. Intermediate,
moderate climbing. Season April through November. |
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Twisted Forest.
Dirt and gravel road ride to foot path in Twisted Forest -- fascinating
bristlecone pines in red-rock breaks, cliff view, views of Cedar Breaks.
Option of continued ride to hilltop with 270 degrees of valley views! Easy
technical. Short version or longer ride with climb. Season June through
September. |
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Valhalla
Trail. Tougher trail links 13th Hole
near the top to the Thunderbird Gardens trailhead. Season May through November. |
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Virgin River Rim
Epic.
Epic ride along the breaks of the plateau south of Brian Head. Several
shorter loop options, or a 33-mile with shuttle. Intermediate technical,
major climbing. Season June through September. |
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Virgin River Rim -
Navajo Peak section. Loop ride options
of the most popular segment of the Virgin River Rim trail. Intermediate technical,
moderate climbing. Season June through September. |
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Virgin River Rim -
Pink Cliffs section. Point-to-point or loop ride options
of the the scenic eastern segment of the Virgin River Rim trail. Intermediate technical,
moderate climbing. Season June through September. |
