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Saint George, the most "urban" town in Southwestern Utah, is not large by most standards, but offers access to all the essential amenities of a city. Together with the adjacent town of Washington, both about one hour away from Zion National Park, the cities serve as a great home base for adventures, offering access to other multi-use parks and trail systems nearby.

Visitors can traverse rugged terrain in Snow Canyon State Park, or go mountain biking, hiking, climbing, and offroading on trails just outside town. Reservoirs and river access in St. George offers an oasis and escape from the heat, and the charming historic streets have many local shops, eateries, and modern amenities.

Camping & Lodging

There are plenty of areas to camp around St. George, which are great if you're looking for an alternative to the high-demand campsites inside Zion National Park. These include RV campgrounds, car and tent sites, and primitive camping zones. Especially if you are interested in activities like mountain biking, off-road driving, or hiking outside of the national park, you should look at less competitive campgrounds closer to St. George or Hurricane, and alongside almost every lake in the area.

Outfitters, Tours, & Shuttles

Chasing Epic offers all-inclusive, multi-day guided mountain bike vacations so you can explore all the St. George classics. Their trips include lodging, meals, high-end bikes, guides and much more. Check them out at chasingepicmtb.com/st-george

Recommended Routes in St. George - 14

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Favorite Catching a little bit of air a little ways down from the top of Zen
Difficult Difficult

Zen Trail

5.7 mi 9.1 km 973' Up 296.72 m Up 974' Down 296.77 m Down

Saint G…, UT
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Favorite Goin with the flow
Intermediate Intermediate

Bearclaw Poppy and Snake Pit Loop

11.2 mi 18.0 km 626' Up 190.66 m Up 631' Down 192.26 m Down

Saint G…, UT
Explore in 3D
Favorite Heading down a techy section on Barrel Roll.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Barrel Roll Lollipop

8.2 mi 13.2 km 830' Up 253.11 m Up 831' Down 253.26 m Down

Santa C…, UT
Explore in 3D
Favorite Hell yeah! Get to the top of Sidewinder and take in a view that's to die for!
Intermediate Intermediate

Precipice/Sidewinder/Barrel Roll loop

7.9 mi 12.8 km 946' Up 288.46 m Up 952' Down 290.31 m Down

Santa C…, UT
Explore in 3D
Favorite Very bike friendly bike repair stand in the parking lot.
Intermediate Intermediate

Bearclaw Stucki Loop

13.5 mi 21.7 km 835' Up 254.48 m Up 837' Down 255.16 m Down

Saint G…, UT
Explore in 3D
Favorite Climbing the singletrack on Rim Runner Loop.
Intermediate Intermediate

Rim Runner Loop

7.3 mi 11.8 km 590' Up 179.68 m Up 590' Down 179.74 m Down

Santa C…, UT
Explore in 3D
Favorite Below the edge of the cliff, passing pictograph panels.
Intermediate Intermediate

Anasazi Trail

6.3 mi 10.2 km 680' Up 207.32 m Up 679' Down 206.83 m Down

Ivins, UT
Explore in 3D
Favorite The start of the Zen Trail singletrack trail on a beautiful day!
Intermediate Intermediate

Bearclaw, Stucki, Snakepit

18.0 mi 29.0 km 1,177' Up 358.89 m Up 1,187' Down 361.89 m Down

Saint G…, UT
Explore in 3D
Favorite Catching a little bit of air a little ways down from the top of Zen
Difficult Difficult

Barrel-Zen Link Up

10.9 mi 17.5 km 1,584' Up 482.66 m Up 1,586' Down 483.55 m Down

Saint G…, UT
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St. George Biking

  • 280 Miles 450 Kilometers of Trail
  • 14 Recommended Routes
  • 13 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 41 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 16 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in St. George - 56

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4.2 mi 6.8 km #1Bearclaw Poppy Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Santa Clara, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Santa Clara, UT 58 
4.0 mi 6.5 km #2Suicidal Tendencies
Difficult Difficult
Santa Clara, UT
Difficult Difficult
Santa Clara, UT 40 
2.4 mi 3.8 km #3Barrel Trail
Difficult Difficult
Santa Clara, UT
Difficult Difficult
Santa Clara, UT 37 
5.8 mi 9.3 km #4Barrel Roll
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Santa Clara, UT
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Santa Clara, UT 46 
1.7 mi 2.7 km #5Sidewinder
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Santa Clara, UT
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Santa Clara, UT 35 
2.5 mi 4.1 km #6Secret Sauce
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Washington, UT
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Washington, UT 36 
3.9 mi 6.3 km #7Pushing Tin Loop
Intermediate Intermediate
Washington, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Washington, UT 37 
3.8 mi 6.2 km #8Kentucky Lucky Chicken
Difficult Difficult
Saint George, UT
Difficult Difficult
Saint George, UT 30 
2.9 mi 4.6 km #9Claim Jumper Loop
Intermediate Intermediate
Washington, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Washington, UT 24 
0.9 mi 1.4 km #10Precipice
Intermediate Intermediate
Santa Clara, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Santa Clara, UT 16 

Photos of St. George - 175

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View at top of Zen
Mar 28, 2015 near Santa C…, UT
Here's a video that will help you find the right Zen state.
Feb 8, 2016 near Santa C…, UT
Rounding the corner on Sidewinder with the beautiful Snow Canyon and Pine Mountains in the background.
Mar 14, 2016 near Santa C…, UT
Catching a little air off one of the small drops on Church Rocks!
Oct 31, 2016 near Washington, UT
Hell yeah! Get to the top of Sidewinder and take in a view that's to die for!
Mar 20, 2017 near Santa C…, UT
Riding the Santa Clara trails is sure to put a smile on your face!
May 8, 2017 near Santa C…, UT
Catching a little bit of air a little ways down from the top of Zen
Mar 26, 2019 near Santa C…, UT
The unique landscape of the Zen trail offers multiple opportunities for great pictures
Mar 26, 2019 near Santa C…, UT
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