SKY MOUNTAIN OVERLOOK – HURRICANE CLIFFS, UT

SKY MOUNTAIN OVERLOOK – Hurricane Cliffs, UT

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Distance: 2.26 miles round-trip

TRAIL SUMMARY

Mountain Overlook Trail is a family-friendly ride in Hurricane. It takes about 25 minutes to ride and is rated as easy with dirt singletrack and a couple of easy rocky sections. This is a great trail to bring children on and has surprisingly scenic overlooks of Hurricane and the Virgin River. There is a whole network of trails that stem from the trailhead so have fun exploring!

Difficulty Level
Beginner
Round Trip Length
2.26 miles
Average Ride Time
25 minutes
GPS Coordinates
37°11’06.9″N 113°18’28.9″W
Public Bike Work Stand
Not available
Property Management
Bureau of Land Management
Distance from St George
18 Miles (25 minutes driving)
Restroom Facilities
No facilities available
Hikers Allowed
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Bikers Allowed
Yes
Equestrian Allowed
Yes
Ride Type
Loop
Best Time of Year to Ride
Open year round.
Best Time of Day to Ride
Morning, Late Afternoon
Group Limit
No limit
Permit Information
No Permit Required.
Cost
No cost
Water Sources Available
No water sources available
Camp Sites
Not Available
Trail Conditions
Dirt and gravel single track
Sun Exposure

Full sun exposure

TOP 3 RIDE HIGHLIGHTS

Unique views of Hurricane Valley
Great trail for families
Low traffic trail

WHAT’S NEARBY

Places to Stay

Places to Eat

Shopping / Trail Gear

DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD

Get directions to trailhead. From St George take the freeway northbound and take exit 16 towards Hurricane. Continue on West State Street until you reach 2660 W, or the road just before Walmart, and take a left. Travel for .5 mile then take a right on 600 N. Continue for about 1 mile and the trailhead will be on the left with a small pullout. There is a whole network of trails that stem from the trailhead so have fun exploring!

TRAIL MAP

TRAIL PHOTOS

FLORA & FAUNA

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

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Stucki Springs

Kentucky Lucky Chicken

Wire Mesa

Prospector

Church Rocks

Barrel Roll

Chuckwalla

Rim Runner

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July 6, 2018/by Dallin Spackman

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Pushing Tin

PUSHING TIN TRAIL – ST GEORGE, UT

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Distance: 5.3 miles round-trip

TRAIL SUMMARY

Pushing Tin offers a new trail in a unique location between the St George Airport and the Arizona Strip. This is a great trail for families as it is fairly easy and is especially good for kids in the first portion before crossing under the freeway. There is a loop on the second half, and either way is fun. Enjoy rocky singletrack with sweeping views of the desert on this awesome ride!

Difficulty Level
Beginner
Round Trip Length
5.5 miles
Average Ride Time
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
37°00’26.2″N 113°30’44.3″W
Public Bike Work Stand
Not available
Property Management
Private Property– landowner allows riders
Distance from St George
14 Miles (15 minutes driving)
Restroom Facilities
No facilities available
Hikers Allowed
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Bikers Allowed
Yes
Equestrian Allowed
No
Ride Type
Loop
Best Time of Year to Ride
Open year round
Best Time of Day to Ride
Morning, Late Afternoon
Group Limit
No limit
Permit Information
No permit required
Cost
No cost
Water Sources Available
No water sources available
Camp Sites
No
Trail Conditions
Rocky dirt single track
Sun Exposure

Full sun exposure

TOP 3 RIDE HIGHLIGHTS

Unique Location near the airport and Arizona Strip
One of the few beginner trails in St George area
Multi-directional loop

WHAT’S NEARBY

Places to Stay

Places to Eat

Shopping / Trail Gear

DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD

Get directions to trailhead. From St George head South on River Road until you reach the Southern Parkway. Turn left onto the Parkway, and drive for about 1.5 miles, then take exit 7. Turn right after the exit, then take the next right. This puts you right at the parking lot and trailhead for Pushing Tin.

TRAIL MAP

TRAIL PHOTOS

FLORA & FAUNA

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

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Sky Mountain Overlook Trail

Pushing Tin

Pioneer Rim

Rim Runner

Bear Claw Poppy

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June 3, 2018/0 Comments/by Dallin Spackman

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Nephi’s Twist

NEPHI’S TWIST – HURRICANE CLIFFS, UT

NEPHI’S TWIST – Hurricane Cliffs, UT

Difficulty Level: Expert

Distance: 2.47 miles one-way

TRAIL SUMMARY

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.

Difficulty Level
Expert
Round Trip Length
2.47 miles
Average Ride Time
20 minutes
GPS Coordinates
37°14’02.0″N 113°15’27.9″W
Public Bike Work Stand
Not available
Property Management
Bureau of Land Management
Distance from St George
21 Miles (30 minutes driving)
Restroom Facilities
No facilities available
Hikers Allowed
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Bikers Allowed
Yes
Equestrian Allowed
No
Ride Type
Downhill
Best Time of Year to Ride
Open year round.
Best Time of Day to Ride
Morning, Late Afternoon
Group Limit
No limit
Permit Information
No Permit Required.
Cost
No cost
Water Sources Available
No water sources available
Camp Sites
No marked sites, but dispersed camping available. Leave no trace.
Trail Conditions
Dirt single track
Sun Exposure

Full sun exposure.

TOP 3 RIDE HIGHLIGHTS

Steep drop-offs and ridges
Small berms, jumps, and drops
Ability to shuttle

WHAT’S NEARBY

Places to Stay

Places to Eat

Shopping / Trail Gear

DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD

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.

TRAIL MAP

TRAIL PHOTOS

FLORA & FAUNA

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

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Nephi's Twist

Kentucky Lucky Chicken

Bear Claw Poppy

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May 12, 2018/by Dallin Spackman

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Stucki Springs

STUCKI SPRINGS – ST GEORGE, UT

STUCKI SPRINGS TRAIL – St George, UT

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Distance: 13.7 miles round-trip

TRAIL SUMMARY

Stucki Springs is a break-off from the Bearclaw Poppy Loop. With a total distance of about 14 miles, it’s a good way to expand Bearclaw into a longer trail. Also, it is a rarely ridden trail, so you’ll be able to stay away from the crowds. There are some awesome cliffs with great views of the desert, and I have seen desert tortoises on the Stucki Springs Trail more than any other trail. The actual Stucki Springs has an old watering hole for cattle but it seems to be dried up currently.

Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Round Trip Length
13.7 miles
Average Ride Time
1.5 hrs
GPS Coordinates
Bearclaw Poppy Trail Head: 37°03’09.4″N 113°37’21.1″W
Stucki Springs Trail Head: 37°04’12.0″N 113°39’17.9″W
Public Bike Work Stand
Available at Bearclaw Poppy Trail Head
Property Management
Bureau of Land Management
Distance from St George
6.3 miles (14 minutes driving)
Restroom Facilities
No facilities available
Hikers Allowed
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Bikers Allowed
Yes
Equestrian Allowed
No
Ride Type
Loop
Best Time of Year to Ride
Open year round.
Best Time of Day to Ride
Morning, Late 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, loose rocky terrain
Sun Exposure

Full sun exposure.

TOP 3 RIDE HIGHLIGHTS

Isolated
Awesome Views of the Desert
Low Traffic Trail

WHAT’S NEARBY

Places to Stay

Places to Eat

Shopping / Trail Gear

DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD

Get directions to trailhead. Get on I-15 and head South for 1.5 miles. Take exit 4 for Brigham Rd and keep left. At the Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Pioneer Rd and continue for 0.7 miles. Turn right onto Man O War Rd and continue for 0.8 miles. Turn left onto Bloomington Dr and continue 0.9 miles. Turn left onto Shivwits Dr and follow for 0.2 miles. Turn right onto Paiute Rd for 0.2 miles. Turn left onto Navajo Dr and follow across the cattle gaurd, onto the dirt rd and the parking lot will be on your right.

TRAIL MAP

TRAIL PHOTOS

FLORA & FAUNA

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

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Stucki Springs

Kentucky Lucky Chicken

Wire Mesa

Prospector

Church Rocks

Barrel Roll

Chuckwalla

Rim Runner

Bear Claw Poppy

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May 4, 2018/0 Comments/by Hike St George

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Kentucky Lucky Chicken

KENTUCKY LUCKY CHICKEN TRAIL – ST GEORGE, UT

KENTUCKY LUCKY CHICKEN TRAIL – St George, UT

Difficulty Level: Intermediate-Expert

Distance: 3.8 miles round-trip

TRAIL SUMMARY

Kentucky Lucky Chicken is an awesome techy trail super close to town. With techy rocky terrain around every corner and some steep drop-offs, this is a trail for more experienced riders. There are some great views of St George and the Webb Hill radio towers throughout the ride, and some jumps off to the side at one section for those who are brave enough! You can either ride the loop clockwise or counterclockwise, but I prefer clockwise.

Difficulty Level
Intermediate-Expert
Round Trip Length
3.8 miles
Average Ride Time
1 hour
GPS Coordinates
37°03’57.2″N 113°33’56.6″W
Public Bike Work Stand
Not Available
Property Management
City of St George
Distance from St George
3.4 Miles (10 minutes driving)
Restroom Facilities
No Facilities Available
Hikers Allowed
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Bikers Allowed
Yes
Equestrian Allowed
No
Ride Type
Loop
Best Time of Year to Ride
Open year round
Best Time of Day to Ride
Morning, Late 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 on trail
Trail Conditions
Rocky dirt single track
Sun Exposure
Full sun exposure on trail

TOP 3 RIDE HIGHLIGHTS

Close to St George/Bloomington
Unique views of St George
Techy exposed terrain

WHAT’S NEARBY

Places to Stay

Places to Eat

Shopping / Trail Gear

DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD

Get Directions to Trail Head. From St George go to Riverside Dr. and go South. Drive until you past the LDS Chapel and take the next right onto Fort Pierce Dr. Follow the road until you can turn left onto Bloomington Hills Dr, then take the first right after the duck pond which puts you back onto Fort Pierce Dr. Right after the turn you’ll be able to turn left onto a dirt road that goes up a hill. There is a small place to park a few feet into the dirt road, or if you have a high clearance vehicle, you can drive a few hundred feet up to the trailhead. From the trailhead you can ride the trail either clockwise or counterclockwise.

TRAIL MAP

TRAIL PHOTOS

FLORA & FAUNA

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

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Pushing Tin

Nephi's Twist

Stucki Springs

Kentucky Lucky Chicken

Wire Mesa

Prospector

Church Rocks

Barrel Roll

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March 28, 2018/0 Comments/by Hike St George

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Wire Mesa

WIRE MESA TRAIL – HURRICANE CLIFFS, UT

WIRE MESA TRAIL – Hurricane Cliffs, UT

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Distance: 7.4 miles round-trip

TRAIL SUMMARY

Wire Mesa sits just a few miles from its older sibling- Gooseberry Mesa, and offers the same great views and riding on a smaller scale. The trail moves along the edges of sheer cliffs at some spots offering spectacular views of the beginning of Zion Canyon. I like this area because it has some small trees and is more mountainous than St George, so it’s a good way to mix things up. There are some technical spots along the trail, most of which offer an easy trail option next to it. Wire Mesa is a great way to experience the technicality of Gooseberry Mesa combined with the flow of Jem.

Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Round Trip Length
7.4 miles
Average Ride Time
1 hour
GPS Coordinates
37°07’59.9″N 113°04’15.6″W
Public Bike Work Stand
Not available
Property Management
Bureau of Land Management
Distance from St George
37 Miles (49 minutes driving)
Restroom Facilities
No facilities available
Hikers Allowed
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Bikers Allowed
Yes
Equestrian Allowed
No
Ride Type
Loop
Best Time of Year to Ride
Open year round.
Best Time of Day to Ride
Morning, Late Afternoon
Group Limit
No limit
Permit Information
No Permit Required.
Cost
No cost
Water Sources Available
No water sources available
Camp Sites
No marked sites, but dispersed camping available. Leave no trace.
Trail Conditions
Dirt single track, slickrock
Sun Exposure

Full sun exposure. Depending on time of day there may be some shade from trees.

TOP 3 RIDE HIGHLIGHTS

Beautiful Views just outside of Zion
Combination of techy and flowy terrain
Multi-directional loop

WHAT’S NEARBY

Places to Stay

Places to Eat

Shopping / Trail Gear

DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD

Get directions to trailhead. Get on I-15 and head North for 6.8 miles. Take exit 16 for Hwy 9 toward Hurricane and continue for 9.7 miles. From Hurricane turn right on Main Street and continue one block. Turn left onto 100 S/Highway 59 and continue for 14 miles (15 minutes driving time) and there will be a large sign just past Apple Valley marking the road to Gooseberry Mesa, which is Main Street. This is an unpaved road, but is well maintained. Follow that road for about 15 minutes and continue past the Gooseberry Mesa turnoff and Main Street will turn into Bench Road. Wire Mesa is a few minutes beyond that and is marked with a sign.

TRAIL MAP

TRAIL PHOTOS

FLORA & FAUNA

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

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Stucki Springs

Kentucky Lucky Chicken

Wire Mesa

Prospector

Church Rocks

Barrel Roll

Chuckwalla

Rim Runner

Bear Claw Poppy

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March 10, 2018/0 Comments/by Hike St George

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Prospector

PROSPECTOR TRAIL – WASHINGTON, UT

Difficulty: Intermediate

Distance: 16.5 miles round-trip

TRAIL SUMMARY

Prospector is a fun cross-country trail that lies to the West of I-15. A large portion of the trail is rated as beginner, with some technical spots throughout. This is one of the few trails that I like to ride a hardtail on as it isn’t as rocky as other trails in the area. There are also three different entry and exit points on the trail, one at the start, end, and middle, which makes it easy to only do a small portion of the trail. With fast downhill and slickrock portions, Prospector makes for a fun ride!

Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Round Trip Length
16.5 miles
Average Ride Time
2 hours
GPS Coordinates
37°08’59.0″N 113°29’25.9″W
Public Bike Work Stand
Not available
Property Management
Bureau of Land Management
Distance from St George
6.5 Miles (10 minutes driving)
Restroom Facilities
No facilities available
Hikers Allowed
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Bikers Allowed
Yes
Equestrian Allowed
Yes
Ride Type
Out-and-Back
Best Time of Year to Ride
Open year round.
Best Time of Day to Ride
Morning, Late 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
Sandy dirt single track, slickrock
Sun Exposure

Full sun exposure

TOP 3 RIDE HIGHLIGHTS

Combination of slickrock and singletrack
Multiple entry and exit points
Longer than average St George trail

WHAT’S NEARBY

Places to Stay

Places to Eat

Shopping / Trail Gear

DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD

Get Directions to Cottonwood Trailhead. Head North on I-15 for 4.2 miles and take Exit 16 towards Hurricane. Continue towards Hurricane for about a mile and turn left at the Chevron. Follow the road for about 2 miles. Just past Winkel Distributing is a dirt road to the left. Take it under the freeway and you’ll arrive at the trailhead. This is one of the most popular trailheads since it’s in the middle of Prospector so you’ll be able to choose if you want to ride the North or South portions of the trail.

Get Directions to Harrisburg Trailhead. Head North on I-15 for 4.2 miles and take Exit 16 towards Hurricane. Continue towards Hurricane until you reach the turnoff for Quail Creek Reservoir, and make the turn for the Reservoir. Drive for about a mile until you reach an intersection, then turn right towards Harrisburg. Drive a few hundred feet, passing the KOA, and turn left onto the underpass. Go under the freeway then on your right there’s a parking lot. Park, then ride back towards the underpass but keep going straight. The road will turn and you’ll eventually see the trailhead to the left.

TRAIL MAP

TRAIL PHOTOS

FLORA & FAUNA

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

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Stucki Springs

Kentucky Lucky Chicken

Wire Mesa

Prospector

Church Rocks

Barrel Roll

Chuckwalla

Rim Runner

Bear Claw Poppy

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February 26, 2018/0 Comments/by Dallin Spackman

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Church Rocks

CHURCH ROCKS TRAIL – ST GEORGE, UT

CHURCH ROCKS TRAIL – St George, UT

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Distance: 6 miles round-trip

TRAIL SUMMARY

Church Rocks is the mini Moab of St George. With tons of slickrock, drops, and fast descents, this is one of my favorite trails close to town! This is an intermediate trail with some reasonably techy decents. One of my favorite things about Church Rocks is that a few of the entrances and exits go under the freeway in drainage tubes that are big enough to ride in.

Difficulty Level
Intermediate
Round Trip Length
6 miles
Average Ride Time
50 mins
GPS Coordinates
Grapevine Trailhead: 37°08’59.0″N 113°29’25.9″W
Maverik Trailhead: 37°08’42.3″N 113°29’07.4″W
Public Bike Work Stand
Not Available
Property Management
Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
Distance from St George
Grapevine Trailhead: 6.6 Miles (10 minutes driving)
Maverik Trailhead: 7.4 Miles (15 minutes driving)
North Casita Trailhead: 7.5 Miles (13 minutes driving)
Restroom Facilities
No Facilities Available
Hikers Allowed
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Bikers Allowed
Yes
Equestrian Allowed
Yes
Ride Type
Out and back
Best Time of Year to Ride
Open year round
Best Time of Day to Ride
Morning, Late 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 on trail
Trail Conditions
Dirt single track and double track, slick rock, and sand
Sun Exposure
Full sun exposure on trail

TOP 5 RIDE HIGHLIGHTS

Slickrock
Close to Washington
Trail goes under freeway

WHAT’S NEARBY

Places to Stay

Places to Eat

Shopping / Trail Gear

DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD

Get Directions to Grapevine Trail Head. Head north on I-15 for 4.2 miles and take Exit 13 to Washington Parkway. Turn left and cross the freeway, then park in the dirt parking lot on the right. Ride your bike up the dirt road (Grapevine Trail) and continue straight at the first right about .5 mile which will put you on Prospector Trail. Prospector will eventually fork, and at this point you can either turn left or right. If you turn left, you’ll follow the trail for about 200 ft, then turn right and you’re on Church Rocks. Turning right will lead you right to Church Rocks, though my preferred way is turning left.

Get Directions to Maverik Trail Head. Head north on I-15 for 4.2 miles and take Exit 13 to Washington Parkway. Turn right on Washington Parkway. At the traffic circle take the 3rd exit onto 1100 E. Park on the side of the road and get ready to ride!

TRAIL MAP

TRAIL PHOTOS

FLORA & FAUNA

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

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Stucki Springs

Kentucky Lucky Chicken

Wire Mesa

Prospector

Church Rocks

Barrel Roll

Chuckwalla

Rim Runner

Bear Claw Poppy

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January 1, 2018/0 Comments/by Hike St George

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Barrel Roll

BARREL ROLL TRAIL – ST GEORGE, UT

BARREL ROLL TRAIL – St George, UT

Difficulty Level: Beginner-Intermediate

Distance: 5.8 miles round-trip

TRAIL SUMMARY

Barrel Roll is one of the most popular trails in the Santa Clara River Reserve, and for good reason. With miles of rocky single track, you’ll have plenty of fun exploring. Although a few sections do get technical, for the most part an experienced beginner should be able to feel comfortable riding it. Experience some of the most breathtaking views the desert as you speed down Barrel Roll!

Difficulty Level
Beginner-Intermediate
Round Trip Length
5,8 miles
Average Ride Time
1 hour
GPS Coordinates
37°07’15.3″N 113°40’30.6″W
Public Bike Work Stand
Available at Cove Wash Trailhead
Property Management
Bureau of Land Management
Distance from St George
7.3 Miles (15 minutes driving)
Restroom Facilities
No Facilities Available
Hikers Allowed
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Bikers Allowed
Yes
Equestrian Allowed
Yes
Ride Type
Loop
Best Time of Year to Ride
Open year round
Best Time of Day to Ride
Morning, Late 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 on trail
Trail Conditions
Rocky dirt single track
Sun Exposure
Full sun exposure on trail

TOP 3 RIDE HIGHLIGHTS

Suitable for experienced beginners
Breathtaking views of Santa Clara/Ivin
Fast downhill sections

WHAT’S NEARBY

Places to Stay

Places to Eat

Shopping / Trail Gear

DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD

Get Directions to Trail Head. From St George, go West to Santa Clara, and drive through most of the town. Turn left onto Gates Ln, or just before the Jacob Hamblin house. Go straight until you reach the dirt road, then either park if you don’t have a good 4wheel drive vehicle, or continue on the road for approximately .25mi or until you reach the fork in the road. Take the first right, and continue until you reach the Cove Wash Trailhead.

From the trailhead I usually ride the loop clockwise by starting on Sidewinder which will eventually turn right into Barrel Roll. This trail can also be done counter-clockwise.

TRAIL MAP

TRAIL PHOTOS

FLORA & FAUNA

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

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Sky Mountain Overlook Trail

Pushing Tin

Nephi's Twist

Stucki Springs

Kentucky Lucky Chicken

Wire Mesa

Prospector

Church Rocks

Barrel Roll

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November 22, 2017/0 Comments/by Hike St George

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Pioneer Rim

PIONEER RIM TRAIL – ST GEORGE, UT

BEAR CLAW POPPY TRAIL – St George, UT

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Distance: 2.2 miles round-trip

TRAIL SUMMARY

Pioneer Rim is a great way to ride a quick trail without having to drive far out of town. The highlights of the trail are the slick rock, and being able to ride over the famous “Crack in the Rock” near Dixie Rock. This is an easy and short trail that may be suitable for kids that have some mountain bike experience. I love being able to ride over the St George Narrows while people hike through the narrows underneath. People are pretty impressed that you can ride a mountain bike over the crack, but it’s not hard at all, if you keep your wheels straight your bike will roll right over it. This trail has some dirt double track if the loop is taken, or you can turn around once the slick rock ends and take the same route back to the trail head if desired, either way is fun!

Difficulty Level
Beginner
Round Trip Length
2.2 miles
Average Ride Time
15 mins
GPS Coordinates
37°07’34.1″N 113°34’54.7″W
Public Bike Work Stand
Not Available
Property Management
Bureau of Land Management / Red Cliffs Desert Reserve
Distance from St George
Right down town
Restroom Facilities
No Facilities Available
Hikers Allowed
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Bikers Allowed
Yes
Equestrian Allowed
Yes
Ride Type
Out and back, Loop
Best Time of Year to Ride
Open year round
Best Time of Day to Ride
Morning, Late 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 on trail
Trail Conditions
Slick rock and dirt double track
Sun Exposure
Full sun exposure on trail

TOP 3 RIDE HIGHLIGHTS

Short Trail
Close to St George
Slick Rock

WHAT’S NEARBY

Places to Stay

Places to Eat

Shopping / Trail Gear

DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD

Get Directions to Trail Head. Head north on 200 East, which turns into Skyline Drive and connects with Red Hills Parkway. Turn left on Red Hills Parkway and continue for a half mile. The trail head is in a large pull out on the right. There are a couple of trail heads in this parking area, so make sure you use the south one!

SKY MOUNTAIN OVERLOOK – HURRICANE CLIFFS, UT

SKY MOUNTAIN OVERLOOK – Hurricane Cliffs, UT

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Distance: 2.26 miles round-trip

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PUSHING TIN TRAIL – ST GEORGE, UT

PUSHING TIN TRAIL – ST GEORGE, UT

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Distance: 5.3 miles round-trip

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NEPHI’S TWIST – HURRICANE CLIFFS, UT

NEPHI’S TWIST – Hurricane Cliffs, UT

Difficulty Level: Expert

Distance: 2.47 miles one-way

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STUCKI SPRINGS – ST GEORGE, UT

STUCKI SPRINGS TRAIL – St George, UT

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Distance: 13.7 miles round-trip

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