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Hurricane and Gooseberry Area
Mountain Bike Trails
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JEM riding area JEM, Hurricane Rim, Gould, Goosebumps, etc
Carne Asada (JEM area). Climbing trail from the lower JEM trailhead. Dirt singletrack through low brush, not an exciting ride, but the only legal way uphill. Mild climb, easy technical. Season year-round.
Chinatown Wash  connector between JEM and Hurricane Rim, 1.1 miles.
Cryptobionic (Hurricane). Part of the Hurricane Cliffs trail system, 3.6 miles, connects Hurricane Rim at hiking trailhead to Goosebumps hear skirts of mesa. Season February through mid-December, winter when dry between storms.
Dead Ringer (Hurricane). Part of the Hurricane Cliffs trail system. Climbing or descending. Smooth with gradual pitch. Extends from top of Goosebumps to JEM upper trailhead. Season year-round.
Goosebumps (Hurricane). Part of the Hurricane Cliffs trail system, 5.1 miles, connects to upper JEM for alternate more-techy downhill. Season February through mid-December, winter when dry between storms.
Gould's Connector (Hurricane). Singletrack from the city of Hurricane up to the doubletrack leading to Gould's Rim. Season February through mid-December, winter when dry between storms.
Gould's Rim Trail (Hurricane). Singletrack running from the cliffs above Hurricane along Gould's Wash. Links to top of J.E.M. trail for option of long loop using Hurricane Rim Trail. Light climbing. Some narrow twisting undulating singletrack makes this upper-intermediate tech. Season February through mid-December, winter when dry between storms.
  Hurricane Cliffs Riding Area Summary page.  Overview of the trails in the JEM riding area.
Hurricane Rim Trail. Singletrack running from the cliffs above Hurricane along the edge of the Virgin River Gorge. Links to lower end of J.E.M. trail. Out-and-back, one-way with shuttle from upper or lower JEM trailheads, or option of long loop using Gould's Rim Trail. Moderate climbing. Rough rock makes this upper-intermediate tech. Season February through mid-December.
JEM Doubletrack.  Doubletrack along the skirts of Gooseberry Mesa, suitable for beginners and bike trailers. Useful as a loop route to reach intermediate-level trails.
J.E.M. Trail. Classic!  Climb to the northern edge of Gooseberry Mesa near the town of Virgin, then descend to the Virgin River on singletrack. Intermediate technical, modest climbing. Season February through mid-December, plus most winter days.
More Cowbell. Beginner-level singletrack, suitable for children. 3.4 mile lariat loop from the Highway 59 JEM trailhead. Minimal gentle climbing. Season year-round. 
Washington area Quail Creek, Church Rocks, etc
Church Rocks (Washington). Loop west of I-15 between Washington and Quail Creek. Slickrock and some singletrack. Mild climb, intermediate technical. Season year-round.
Dino Cliffs Trail (Washington). Open rock and desert singletrack, as out-and-back, loop ride, or as a route to Church Rocks or Prospector. Eastern end suitable for beginners. Loop is just over 4 miles, minimal climbing. Season year-round.

Little Purgatory  This is a six-mile loop with a highly technical descent over rough rock just south of Leeds. Moderate climbing, via the Historic Babylon trail. Recommended for experts only. Season year-round as snow and rain allows.
Prospector Trail (Harrisburg). This intermediate-technical trail runs along cliffs from Leeds to Washington. Dirt singletrack, little climbing. Connects to Church Rocks. Season year-round.
Quail Creek East Lakeside Trail. Intermediate level singletrack between the Overlook trail system and Quail Lake. Season year-round.
Quail Creek (West Lakeside) Trail. Advanced technical singletrack hugging clay badland slopes. About 3 miles long, done as out-and-back or loop return via paved road. Season year-round.
Quail Creek Overlook System. Multiple loops on sawtooth escarpment southeast of Quail Creek Reservoir, 6.2 mile ride with multiple shorter options. Advanced-intermediate or Expert level riding. Season year-round.
Quail North (unfinished!). Intermediate level singletrack along the northeast edge of Quail Creek reservoir. Not officially open for riding at this time, but can be done by permission or in conjunction with a trail workday. 3 miles complete (6.6 mi out-and-back). Season February to mid-December.
Rhythm and Blues (Quail Creek area). Expert-level small loop ride on the skirts of a mesa overlooking US-9 and the Quail Creek road. Short up-and-downs. Season March through December.
Rock and Roll (Quail Creek area). Option within Rhythm and Blues, forms a slightly-longer expert-level ride on the skirts of a mesa overlooking US-9 and the Quail Creek road. Short up-and-downs. Season March through December.
Sunshine Loop. Gravel road with singletrack "main event" forms a loop right at the Arizona border southeast of St. George. Easier-intermediate technical, light climbing. Season year-round.
Mesa riding area Gooseberry, Wire Mesa, Little Creek, Guacamole
Gooseberry Mesa.  A Must-Ride Classic! Fantastic riding area on a mesa southwest of Zion National Park. Singletrack and slickrock, stunts, fun technical stuff. Advanced technical. Only brief sprint-type climbs. Season February through mid-December.
Gooseberry Mesa Northeast Rim (The Gander).  Long uninterrupted singletrack along the northeastern edge of Gooseberry Mesa, not officially sanctioned. Local advocates are working on BLM access and private land issues. Around 10 miles of singletrack, 15-mile loop. Advanced technical. Great views. Season February through mid-December.
Gooseberry Mesa White Trail (and Slickrock 101).  Good family ride. Easy technical, tiny bit of climbing on double-track (jeep road) that runs the length of Gooseberry Mesa. Around three miles, with options for longer rides, including combination with short sections of singletrack trail. Great views. Season February through mid-December.
Gooseberry Windmill (includes Bowls and Ledges). Alternate loop on the north end of Gooseberry Mesa, shorter than the bigger loops to the south. Singletrack runs along the northern cliff edge. Moderately-advanced technical, no big climbs. Season February through mid-December.
Gooseberry Harris Secret Trail. The Harris Secret Trail is one of the toughest trails on Gooseberry. It's narrow and highly technical. Reserve this trail for experienced riders who've done The Goose enough to be bored with the (awesome) "regular" trails. 13-mile loop. Season February through November.
Grafton Mesa. Doubletrack to viewpoint, then steep drop down old coach road (eroded into singletrack) to the valley. Steep tricky descent. Loop 9.5 miles in length with 1100 elevation gain, top altitude 5000 feet. Located just outside Zion National Park. Season late March through late November.
Grafton Mesa Singletrack and Grafton Wash. Unofficial paths on Grafton Mesa. Grafton Wash connects through Grafton Wash to the Gooseberry Northeast Rim. Grafton Mesa is a loop of singletrack with stunts, not sanctioned or authorized. Ride at your own risk. Season March through November.
Guacamole Trail (Highway 9). Singletrack and open slickrock riding. Intermediate to advanced, with plenty of stunt opportunities. Around 8 miles in length, little elevation gain -- a lot of quick ups and downs. Located just outside Zion National Park. Season February through mid-December, winter when dry between storms.
Guacamole Southeast Trails (Highway 9). Add-on trails at the southern end of the Guacamole Loop, Lime with a Twist and Holy Guacamole. Expert level technical, not much climbing.
Little Creek Mountain. Fantastic new trail system east of Hurricane, south of Gooseberry Mesa. Includes three ride options: West Mesa 9 miles, The Point Loop 9 miles, Sandstone Loop 6 miles. Singletrack through pinion forest plus broad areas of slickrock. Stunts and fun technical stuff. Advanced technical, little climbing. Season April through November.
X Rockville Bench - Slickrock Swamp  (Springdale). Singletrack climbs up to a loop on the mesa north of Rockville, west of Zion Canyon. Intermediate technical, light-moderate climb. Some stunt opportunities. Season February to mid-December. THIS TRAIL IS NOW CLOSED TO BIKES.  DO NOT RIDE.
Slickrock 101 at Gooseberry Mesa.  Easy technical, good for experienced beginners. Around 1.3 miles, forms a loop with the first section of the White Trail.Season February through mid-December.
Wire Mesa. Intermediate-level singletrack loop around the edge of Wire Mesa in the Gooseberry area. Partially finished (November 2016) with anticipated completion by January 2017. A link to my work-in-progress trail page can be provided to select individuals on direct request. Season March through December. 
Hurricane area Confluence, Sand Mountain, West Rim
Confluence Park (La Verkin). Short trails of interest to local riders. Main trail is broad graded doubletrack. Views of the cliffs over the Virgin River. Season February through mid-December.
Hurricane Elementary "Cat" trails - Wildcat, Lynx, Bobcat  (Hurricane). Very short, goathead-infested trails near the elementary school in Hurricane.  Season year-round.
Moenkopi Trail, plus La Verkin Creek. Two rides: up-and-down out-and-back ATV-track, nice views, easier technical with occasional climbing. Around 7 miles in length. Connects to La Verkin Creek gorge ride, head up-creek. Located north of Hurricane, just east of La Verkin. Season March through mid-December. Not recommended during wet weather!

Nephi's Twist  Nephi's Twist is a short doubletrack ride up a colorful wash near La Verkin. The non-official version includes a highly technical ridge-line ride. But this singletrack can only be found by those who know exactly where it is. Season March through early December.
Sand Mountain (Hurricane Dunes, West Rim). ATV track, slickrock, and sand dunes recommended for strong and adventurous fat-bike riders. Season year-round.
Steamboat Mountain. Short singletrack trail on the edge of the mountain above Springdale near the entry to Zion National Park. Season year-round.
West Rim (Sand Mountain, The Maze). ATV track to slickrock playground. Fat bike recommended due to loose surface and sand on connecting doubletrack. Season year-round.
Warner Valley. Two loops, 6 miles easier technical (Honeymoon Loop), 11 miles upper-intermediate (Warner Valley Loop), mostly singletrack in the desert of Warner Valley. Little climbing, fairly high-speed ride. Located 15 miles east of St. George or 15 miles south of Hurricane. Season year-round. 
Warner Valley Cholla II Loop. 10.5-mile loop in northeastern Warner Valley (10 miles south of Hurricane, 15 miles east of St. George). Some slickrock, a couple of very short sandy sections, a couple of technical spots. Fairly high-speed, intermediate-tech ride. Season year-round.
Zion Canyon and Pa'rus Trail. Bike trail in lower Zion Canyon connects to road up Zion Canyon to the mouth of the narrows. Light but steady climb, easy technical. Cars can be a problem when the shuttle buses aren't running. Season mid-February through mid-December.
Kanab area East Zion, Raven/Roadrunner, Tilted Mesa, Tom's, etc
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.
Jackson Flat Reservoir paved bike trail  3.6 mile paved loop around a reservoir south of Kanab. Very scenic and fun for families. Also used extensively by local roadies. Season March through December.
Kanab Singletrack Loops  Raven, Roadrunner. Short loops on the north edge of Kanab, with larger system planned but still under construction. Season March through December.
Pugh Canyon (Kanab). Short doubletrack trail up Pugh Canyon from the edge of Kanab. Easy technically, only slight climbing. Season May through October.
Rainbow Rim (Grand Canyon North Rim). 18-mile (one way) trail along the edge of the Grand Canyon. Connects 5 trailheads/viewpoints. Season June through early October.
Tilted Mesa  Located 10 miles east of Kanab. Several trails in BLM riding area under construction. As of April 2023, 90% of the trails are finished and open for riding.  Expected season April through October.
Tom's Canyon (Kanab). Three-mile ride in Tom's Canyon on the edge of Kanab. Pretty, fun up-and-down riding on narrow singletrack. Intermediate technical. Season April through November.
Upper Zion Trail System. Trail system just outside the eastern entrance to Zion National Park. Multiple ride options from easy to high-expert. Season late May through November.