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A great, fast, downhill ride with many challenging switchbacks and unexpected rock gardens.


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Map Key

4.4

Miles

7.1

KM

95%

Singletrack

8,233' 2,509 m

High

6,059' 1,847 m

Low

7' 2 m

Up

2,181' 665 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

31%

Max Grade (17°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Overview

A classic fast and tight singletrack descent that can be part of a big pedal or shuttled. Enjoy great riding, a number of trickier spots, and awesome views on this trail!

Description

Over four miles of singletrack starts from the dirt parking lot located above the whitewashed "C" rocks on Cedar Mountain. The trail begins on the west side of the parking lot and quickly drops into a grove of aspens that supply a cool sensation, but also can make it hard to read the track ahead.

Several switchbacks crop up at the start and keep showing up unexpectedly all the way to the bottom. There's plenty of opportunity to catch the scenery on some of the more relaxed sections of the trail, so keep an eye out for the great view of Cedar City!

There are two pedaling sections. The first is a very steep, challenging climb that culminates with two tight switchbacks, topped off with a tricky rock to maneuver over before reaching the top. Shortly after that, you'll have the option opportunity to hang a left onto Highlands Trail, which would take you to the Greens Lake Trail for another very fun ride.

But the route mapped here continues down the C-Trail to reach a longer and much easier pedaling section that's followed with more downhill fun! The trail continues downward through more switchbacks and straightaways. At the bottom, the grade fades away at a doubletrack section that leads to the lower parking area.

Contacts

Land Manager: BLM Utah - Cedar City

Shared By:

Josh Brown

Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 18 votes

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  4.3 from 18 votes
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Photos

The C Trail overlooks Cedar City as it makes its way downhill.
Mar 25, 2017 near Cedar City, UT
C Trail, Highlands, Green Hollow Boulder Dash and Lava Flow Trails
Sep 20, 2020 near Cedar City, UT
C-Trail downhill.
Jul 15, 2019 near Cedar City, UT
It's smooth sailing heading south on the C Trail.
Mar 25, 2017 near Cedar City, UT
Every so often, look back up the C Trail to see just how far you've come!
Mar 25, 2017 near Cedar City, UT
Little Rock jump during the descent of the C-Trail
Aug 5, 2018 near Cedar City, UT

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May 27, 2024
Rick B
Solid downhill, even on a HT. SO solid!
Apr 18, 2022
Gabriel Johnston
Nice downhill run. Multi-use trail so stay frosty.
Apr 5, 2022
Mountain Park
2mi — 0h 20m
Apr 30, 2021
William Miller
super tight turns. a bit hard to get through them. 4.4mi
Aug 12, 2020
Thomas Harris
Apr 19, 2020
Joshua Kortekaas
Jul 21, 2019
James Vest
First downhill ever for me....I loved it. I'm addicted. 4.2mi — 0h 34m
Jul 5, 2019
Hector Ortiz
4.4mi — 25h 00m
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