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The riding near Bryce and Zion is bucket list worthy, and if you are looking for advice or support for a bike trip here, definitely contact Western Spirit Cycling. Their guides have these trails dialed, plus they will get their massive support truck to camp, whip up amazing food, and keep the beer cold.

Recommended Routes in Southwestern Utah - 78

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Favorite Checking out the views of distant Zion National Park from the north rim of Gooseberry Mesa.
Difficult Difficult

Gooseberry Mesa - The Big Loop

13.1 mi 21.1 km • 554' Up 168.93 m Up • 553' Down 168.55 m Down

Hurricane, UT
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Favorite Susan B rolling through the Hoodoos near Bryce. Behind the camera is Zach B.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Thunder Mountain Trail

8.1 mi 13.1 km • 689' Up 210.11 m Up • 1,681' Down 512.29 m Down

Panguitch, UT
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Views of Zion National Park abound on Wire Mesa.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Wire Mesa Loop

7.4 mi 11.9 km • 428' Up 130.48 m Up • 415' Down 126.61 m Down

Springdale, UT
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Favorite Susan B rolling through the Hoodoos near Bryce. Behind the camera is Zach B.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Thunder Mountain Loop

15.9 mi 25.7 km • 1,627' Up 495.91 m Up • 1,633' Down 497.66 m Down

Panguitch, UT
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Favorite The lower ridge riding is a fast and flowy break from the more technical slickrock.
Difficult Difficult

The Whole Guacamole

11.0 mi 17.7 km • 590' Up 179.74 m Up • 590' Down 179.74 m Down

Springdale, UT
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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
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Favorite This is the part where JEM really gets rockin'
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Hurricane Rim Loop - IMBA EPIC

20.8 mi 33.5 km • 1,326' Up 404.23 m Up • 1,329' Down 405.13 m Down

Hurricane, UT
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Favorite Jeremy takes in the view from the lookout about 1 mile into the ride. Expect pretty spectacular views from the JEM Trail!
Intermediate Intermediate

JEM Trail

7.1 mi 11.5 km • 40' Up 12.24 m Up • 892' Down 271.86 m Down

Hurricane, UT
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Southwestern Utah Biking

  • 1,381 Miles 2,222 Kilometers of Trail
  • 78 Recommended Routes
  • 70 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 290 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 124 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Southwestern Utah - 406

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5.1 mi 8.2 km #1Dead Ringer
Intermediate Intermediate
Hurricane, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Hurricane, UT 63 
4.2 mi 6.8 km #2Bearclaw Poppy Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Santa Clara, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Santa Clara, UT 58 
1.8 mi 2.9 km #3Lava Flow
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Cedar City, UT
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Cedar City, UT 50 
2.7 mi 4.3 km #4More Cowbell
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Hurricane, UT
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Hurricane, UT 44 
5.5 mi 8.9 km #5South Rim Trail
Difficult Difficult
Hurricane, UT
Difficult Difficult
Hurricane, UT 42 
2.8 mi 4.5 km #6Lichen It
Intermediate Intermediate
Cedar City, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Cedar City, UT 45 
7.2 mi 11.5 km #7Prospector
Intermediate Intermediate
Washington, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Washington, UT 53 
4.0 mi 6.5 km #8Suicidal Tendencies
Difficult Difficult
Santa Clara, UT
Difficult Difficult
Santa Clara, UT 40 
2.4 mi 3.8 km #9Barrel Trail
Difficult Difficult
Santa Clara, UT
Difficult Difficult
Santa Clara, UT 37 
8.9 mi 14.3 km #10West Loop
Difficult Difficult
Hurricane, UT
Difficult Difficult
Hurricane, UT 27 

Photos of Southwestern Utah - 721

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Checking out the views of distant Zion National Park from the north rim of Gooseberry Mesa.
Jul 21, 2013 near Hurricane, UT
The North Rim trail has plenty of forested sections and views of Zion National Park.
Apr 3, 2015 near Hurricane, UT
Here's a video that will help you find the right Zen state.
Feb 8, 2016 near Santa C…, UT
Crossing a bridge with high consequence, with Zion NP in the background.
May 3, 2016 near Hurricane, UT
Susan B rolling through the Hoodoos near Bryce. Behind the camera is Zach B.
Aug 10, 2016 near Panguitch, 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
Holy Guacamole offers great mixed slickrock and smooth, fast, wide-open riding.
Apr 3, 2017 near Springdale, UT
The lower ridge riding is a fast and flowy break from the more technical slickrock.
Apr 3, 2017 near Springdale, UT
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