Dark Hollow Shuttle

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Features Drops/Jumps

This trail takes you down 4,400 feet of gravity fueled fun. It has rock gardens and a well built flow trail, ending in a dramatic canyon where you'll be surrounded by beautiful conglomerate rock towers. You'll need a shuttle rig to do this, or some incredibly strong legs. Expect high speed corners, and be careful where you stop as others will be flying down this trail. The trail rides through ancient cottonwoods and pines, though many been burned by wildfire.

You can arrange a shuttle at Brian Head Resort. It's a short shuttle up to Brian Head Peak, and they pick you up at the pavement at the bottom. Of course you can also self-shuttle with two vehicles.

This trail starts near the top of Brian Head peak, where you'll park near the pit toilets. Start right out of the parking lot by crossing the road and riding up a short, steep hill. Don't be surprised if you start to wheeze a bit, feeling the elevation as here at almost 11,000 feet. As you summit the hill, follow the Sydney Peaks trail for 1 mile before taking a left onto the well-marked trail of Dark Hollow.

Once on Dark Hollow, you'll be faced by the hardest section of the trail. a short rock garden lasting one switchback. Work your way through rocks and rollers before hitting flat singletrack trail for another mile. Pedal the flats until reaching a doubletrack road. Once on the road, follow it downhill for a short distance and cut back right onto Dark Hollow Trail.

Next you'll get well-built berms and a fast flow trail to the bottom. Expect loose corners and a few obstacles on the trail, along with some short drops. Keep your eye out for a skinny or two that you can ride as well. Once reaching the dirt road (Second Left Hand Road) follow it down the canyon for 6 miles of pedal-free fun. Surprisingly, the road rides better than you might imagine. Once at the end of Second Left Hand Canyon, take a right. This is where you should have left a vehicle parked at the pullout by the forebay.