Nephi’s Twist
Southern Utah is known to have some of the gnarliest downhill riding and Nephi’s Twist is the perfect example of this. The little-known trail is full of jumps, drops,...
Trail Facts
Overview
Southern Utah is known to have some of the gnarliest downhill riding and Nephi’s Twist is the perfect example of this. The little-known trail is full of jumps, drops, berms, and exposed ridgelines that will be a thrill for even the most experienced riders! That being said, this is a highly technical trail and extreme caution should be taken before riding it– a full face helmet and protective gear are highly recommended and it should never be ridden alone. This is a downhill specific trail so it is advised to shuttle it with two vehicles.
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Nephi’s Twist”: 3,976 m, 128 m of climbing and 288 m of descent, elevation between 967 m and 1,130 m, time 00:48:03. It starts at 37.22748, -113.25258 and ends at 37.23132, -113.27408 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 21 Miles (30 minutes driving)
It is suggested to shuttle this trail since it is downhill specific.
Get directions to trailhead. From I-15 head North, and take Exit 16 towards Hurricane on State St. About 12 miles on State St. (just past La Verkin) turn right onto Highway 9 towards Zion National Park. About a mile later at the top of the hill, there will be a sharp left turn onto a dirt road, which leads to the La Verkin Shooting Range. Park at the range, it’s best to ride bikes from here. Take the first road on the left and then take the right road at the fork in about .25 mile. Follow that main road for another .25 mile, then turn left onto another dirt road. Follow this road for about .5 mile, and the trailhead will be on the left. It is currently an unmarked trailhead and is hard to find anywhere on the internet, so be sure to look at our trail map to know where to go.
Get directions to trailend. From I-15 head North, and take Exit 16 towards Hurricane on State St. About 13 miles on State St. (just past La Verkin) turn right onto South Zions Parkway. Drive for .25 mile, then make a right onto Glen Canyon St., then make a left onto Grand Canyon Parkway. Continue for .25 mile and the road will turn into a dirt road and will contain a small area to park.
Trailhead GPS: 37.233889, -113.25775
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