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BEAR CLAW POPPY TRAIL – ST GEORGE, UT

BEAR CLAW POPPY TRAIL – ST GEORGE, UT

Difficulty Level: Expert

Distance: 7.9 miles round-trip

TRAIL SUMMARY

From first timers to seasoned riders, Bear Claw Poppy offers a network of trails ranging from easy to difficult, making it possible for beginners to ride with experienced riders as they can all stay close together while riding a slightly different trail. The bottom half of the trail, starting at Navajo Dr., is rated easy to moderate, and the top (from Clavicle hill to the Three Fingers of Death) is rated easy to difficult. Bear Claw Poppy is a directional trail, so follow the signs to avoid congestion.

TRAIL DETAILS

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Expert

ROUND TRIP LENGTH

7.9 miles

AVERAGE RIDE TIME

1 hour

GPS COORDINATES

Navajo Drive Trailhead: 37.052873, -113.626755
Green Valley Gap Trailhead: 37°05’10.2″N 113°38’49.8″W

PUBLIC BIKE WORK STAND

Yes

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

BLM

DISTANCE FROM ST GEORGE

Navajo Drive Trailhead: 5.7 Miles (15 minutes driving) Green Valley Gap Trailhead: 6.1 miles (18 minutes driving)

RESTROOM FACILITIES

No Restroom Available

HIKERS ALLOWED

Yes

DOGS ALLOWED

Yes

BIKERS ALLOWED

Yes

EQUESTRIAN ALLOWED

No

RIDE TYPE

Out & Back, Shuttle

BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO RIDE

Great Year Round

BEST TIME OF THE DAY TO RIDE

Morning, Afternoon

GROUP LIMIT

No Limit

PERMIT INFORMATION

No Permit Required

COST

No Cost

WATER SOURCES AVAILABLE

No Water Sources Available

CAMP SITES

No Camping Available

TRAIL CONDITIONS

Dirt Single Track

SUN EXPOSURE

Full Sun Exposure

TRAIL MAP

Download Map

WHAT'S NEARBY

DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD

This trail can either start off Navajo Drive in Bloomington, or it can be started at Green Valley Gap by the water tank. A popular option is to shuttle the trail by leaving a car at the Navajo Dr. Trail Head then using another car to start at the Green Valley Gap Trail Head.

Get Directions to Navajo Drive Trail Head. Head west on Dixie Drive and turn left on 600 West. Turn right (first exit on the round about) onto Tonaquint Drive and continue 1.3 miles. Turn right onto Bloomington Drive and follow for .8 miles. Turn right onto Navajo Drive and follow until you cross over the cattle guard and the trail head will be on your right.

Get Directions to Green Valley Gap Trail Head. On Dixie Drive head west for 2 miles and turn left on Canyon View Drive. Follow Canyon View Drive up to the top of the hill. At the stop sign you will see the road end and turn to dirt in front of you. Continue on the dirt and follow the dirt road that takes you down, across the valley and back up the other side of the hill. As you near the water tank on the hill you will see a gate and a parking area. Park and ride up the hill and the trail head is up next to the water tank.

FLORA AND FAUNA

Plants: Typical plant life for Southern Utah lowland hiking.
Animals: Typical animal life for Southern Utah lowland hiking.

TRAIL REPORT

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dallin Spackman

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