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SaveDESERT 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
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

Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
29 trails
- Hike
32 trails
- Trail Running
32 trails
Region Details
- 2
- 11
- 7
- 9
Region Status
Open as of Feb 26, 2025Stats
- 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
Popular Desert Canyons Mountain Biking Trails
Desert Canyons Mountain Bike Routes
title | rating | distance |
---|---|---|
Dessert Canyon ez-pz | 8 miles | |
Claim Jumper and Secret Sauce Loop | 4 miles | |
2020 Nica Utah State Champs | 7 miles | |
Desert Canyons Mesa from Meditation Rock Trailhead | 5 miles | |
Cactus Hugger 2020 race | 9 miles | |
Good Vibes at Desert Canyons race | 8 miles |
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
trail: Claim Jumper Overlook
20 |
Dec 30, 2023 @ 10:28am
Dec 30, 2023
trail: Secret Sauce
58 |
Apr 28, 2023 @ 4:07am
Apr 28, 2023Videos of Desert Canyons Mountain Bike

trail: St George MX
115 |
Nov 9, 2021

trail: Claim Jumper
16:32 |
421 |
May 19, 2021 , St. George
youtuber

trail: Secret Sauce
16:32 |
343 |
May 19, 2021 , St. George

trail: The Milky Way
26:26 |
195 |
May 12, 2021 , St. George

trail: Airport Security
26:26 |
198 |
May 12, 2021 , St. George

trail: Flyer Territory
26:26 |
216 |
May 12, 2021 , St. George

trail: Layover
26:26 |
181 |
May 12, 2021 , St. George

trail: Turbulence
26:26 |
386 |
May 12, 2021 , St. George
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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747 | Feb 26, 2025 @ 11:50am Feb 26, 2025 | Very Dry | dwhanson | ||
The Milky Way | Feb 26, 2025 @ 11:50am Feb 26, 2025 | Very Dry | dwhanson | ||
The Runway | Feb 26, 2025 @ 11:50am Feb 26, 2025 | Very Dry | dwhanson | ||
East Airport | Feb 26, 2025 @ 11:50am Feb 26, 2025 | Very Dry | dwhanson | ||
South Airport | Feb 26, 2025 @ 11:50am Feb 26, 2025 | Very Dry | dwhanson | ||
Claim Jumper | Feb 26, 2025 @ 11:50am Feb 26, 2025 | Very Dry | dwhanson | ||
Oil Bolt | Feb 18, 2025 @ 10:02am Feb 18, 2025 | Very Dry | iBam | ||
Layover | Feb 18, 2025 @ 10:02am Feb 18, 2025 | Very Dry | iBam | ||
Flyer Territory | Feb 18, 2025 @ 10:02am Feb 18, 2025 | Very Dry | iBam | ||
Turbulence | Feb 18, 2025 @ 10:02am Feb 18, 2025 | Very Dry | iBam |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
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Jimandersen23 | ridden | trail | activity #67836572 | Mar 15, 2025 @ 7:35pm 2 days |
Kyleh7S9wO | wishlist | trail | activity #67827123 | Mar 15, 2025 @ 3:46pm 2 days |
MichaelWzaKD | ridden | trail | activity #66861982 and 3 more | Feb 26, 2025 @ 10:09pm Feb 26, 2025 |
bractgads | wishlist | route | activity #66845328 | Feb 26, 2025 @ 2:49pm Feb 26, 2025 |
dwhanson | add | report | activity #66841807 and 5 more | Feb 26, 2025 @ 1:43pm Feb 26, 2025 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date |
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trail | Great practice for loose terrain and tight... | Feb 25, 2025 @ 2:35pm Feb 25, 2025 | ||
trail | This is a puckery billygoat patch along the... | Jan 5, 2025 @ 8:19pm Jan 5, 2025 | ||
trail | This trail runs way better South to North. The... | Jan 5, 2025 @ 8:18pm Jan 5, 2025 | ||
trail | This trail does not get a lot of traffic, but... | Jan 5, 2025 @ 8:16pm Jan 5, 2025 | ||
trail | Needs more traffic. For now, it can be a tough... | Dec 1, 2024 @ 9:06pm Dec 1, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona Strip | 2 km | ||||
Arizona Strip | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4.7 km | |
Warner Valley | 2 | 8.1 km | |||
Green Valley | 16 | 43 | 14 | 5 | 8.7 km |
Snow Canyon State Park | 1 | 11.7 km |
Local Badges
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Bike & Skill Parks
name | type | city | rating |
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St. George MX | skill park | St. George |
Local Products
Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 29 | 29 miles | 2,297 ft | 10 miles | 1,732 ft | #970 | #518 | 75 | 343 | 6 | 5,107 | |
E-Bike | 6 | 6 miles | 387 ft | 2 miles | 289 ft | 272 | 295 | |||||
Hike | 32 | 30 miles | 2,792 ft | 10 miles | 1,860 ft | #701 | #442 | 4 | 343 | 4 | 170 | |
Trail Running | 32 | 30 miles | 2,792 ft | 10 miles | 1,860 ft | #705 | #438 | 343 | 4 | 369 | ||
Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 4,865 ft | 49 ft | 1,955 ft | 26 ft | 38 | 3 |
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