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      DESERT CANYONS PRIVATE TRAIL SYSTEM
      the trail is open to Mountain Bikers and Hikers. Mountain Bikers should use proper etiquette by yielding to Hikers and Trail Runners.
      ENTER AND USE AT YOUR OWN RISK – NO ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE
      NO LIABILITY WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY HOWEVER SUCH LOSS OR INJURY MAY BE CAUSED
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: Private Property
      Desert Loop Trailhead google parking directions
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 2
      • 11
      • 7
      • 9

      Region Status
      Open as of Feb 26, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      33
      Trails Mountain Bike
      29
      Trails E-Bike
      6
      Trails Hike
      32
      Trails Trail Running
      32
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      1
      Total Distance
      31 miles
      Total Descent
      2,840 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,860 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      4,416 ft
      Reports
      343
      Photos
      79
      Ridden Counter
      10,227

      Photos of Desert Canyons Mountain Bike

      trail: Turbulence
      2 |
      Feb 18, 2025 @ 11:06am
      Feb 18, 2025
      trail: Turbulence
      1 |
      Feb 18, 2025 @ 11:02am
      Feb 18, 2025
      trail: Turbulence
      2 |
      Feb 18, 2025 @ 11:02am
      Feb 18, 2025
      trail: Turbulence
      16 |
      May 23, 2024 @ 6:37pm
      May 23, 2024
      trail: Turbulence
      26 |
      Mar 13, 2024 @ 5:28pm
      Mar 13, 2024
      trail: Claim Jumper
      36 |
      Dec 30, 2023 @ 10:30am
      Dec 30, 2023
      20 |
      Dec 30, 2023 @ 10:28am
      Dec 30, 2023
      trail: Secret Sauce
      58 |
      Apr 28, 2023 @ 4:07am
      Apr 28, 2023

      Videos of Desert Canyons Mountain Bike

      Gap Disaster
      115 | Nov 9, 2021
      Claim Jumper & Pushing Tin at Desert Canyons!
      16:32 | 421 | May 19, 2021 , St. George
      youtuber Claim Jumper & Pushing Tin at Desert Canyons!
      16:32 | 343 | May 19, 2021 , St. George
      Sweet Tech on St George's Airport Trails!
      26:26 | 195 | May 12, 2021 , St. George
      Sweet Tech on St George's Airport Trails!
      26:26 | 198 | May 12, 2021 , St. George
      Sweet Tech on St George's Airport Trails!
      26:26 | 216 | May 12, 2021 , St. George
      Sweet Tech on St George's Airport Trails!
      trail: Layover
      26:26 | 181 | May 12, 2021 , St. George
      Sweet Tech on St George's Airport Trails!
      trail: Turbulence
      26:26 | 386 | May 12, 2021 , St. George

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Jimandersen23riddentrailactivity #67836572
      Mar 15, 2025 @ 7:35pm
      2 days
      Kyleh7S9wOwishlisttrailactivity #67827123
      Mar 15, 2025 @ 3:46pm
      2 days
      MichaelWzaKDriddentrailactivity #66861982 and 3 more
      Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:09pm
      Feb 26, 2025
      bractgadswishlistrouteactivity #66845328
      Feb 26, 2025 @ 2:49pm
      Feb 26, 2025
      dwhansonaddreportactivity #66841807 and 5 more
      Feb 26, 2025 @ 1:43pm
      Feb 26, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      MichaelWzaKDtrailMysterious Chunky DHGreat practice for loose terrain and tight...
      Feb 25, 2025 @ 2:35pm
      Feb 25, 2025
      UtahJohntrailTSA Pat-DownThis is a puckery billygoat patch along the...
      Jan 5, 2025 @ 8:19pm
      Jan 5, 2025
      UtahJohntrailFlyer TerritoryThis trail runs way better South to North. The...
      Jan 5, 2025 @ 8:18pm
      Jan 5, 2025
      UtahJohntrailWinding QueueThis trail does not get a lot of traffic, but...
      Jan 5, 2025 @ 8:16pm
      Jan 5, 2025
      justsentittrailLost LuggageNeeds more traffic. For now, it can be a tough...
      Dec 1, 2024 @ 9:06pm
      Dec 1, 2024

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Arizona Strip2 km
      Arizona Strip 1 6 14.7 km
      Warner Valley 28.1 km
      Green Valley 16 43 14 58.7 km
      Snow Canyon State Park 111.7 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2929 miles2,297 ft10 miles1,732 ft
      #970#5187534365,107
      E-Bike66 miles387 ft2 miles289 ft
      272295
      Hike3230 miles2,792 ft10 miles1,860 ft
      #701#44243434170
      Trail Running3230 miles2,792 ft10 miles1,860 ft
      #705#4383434369
      Dirtbike/Moto14,865 ft49 ft1,955 ft26 ft
      383
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      • Admins: TASU, TASU, SUBA
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