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      This expansive trail system was planned with mountain biking in mind and currently includes nearly 40 miles of beginner and intermediate trails. The iconic scenery and flowing singletrack that define the area attract visitors from around the around.

      The trail system is defined by La Verkin and Hurricane, UT immediately to the west, UT State Route 9 as the northern boundary, and the sheer flanks of Gooseberry Mesa looming to the east.

      Numerous trailheads and access points along UT State Route 59 as well as Sheep Bridge Road provide unlimited opportunity for creative loops and variety for trail users. Please see Directions for recommended day-use parking.

      Camping throughout Hurricane Cliffs is limited to 56 Designated Dispersed Sites that were implemented to protect the expansive views and scenic integrity of the area.

      Each official site contains a numbered placard and metal fire ring. Camping outside of official, designated sites is prohibited.
      All sites are typically accessible by any medium clearance vehicle.
      Camping on BLM Lands is allowed for a period not to exceed 14 days within a 28 consecutive day period.
      AKA: Jem trail
      Land Manager: Bureau of Land Management
      Virgin Dam Trailhead google parking directions
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      Region Details
      • 9
      • 1
      • 9
      • 9
      • 6

      Region Status
      Open as of Apr 16, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      39
      Trails Mountain Bike
      34
      Trails E-Bike
      5
      Trails Horse
      3
      Trails Hike
      38
      Trails Trail Running
      38
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      2
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Total Distance
      66 miles
      Total Descent
      7,492 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,312 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      4,316 ft
      Reports
      1,028
      Photos
      465
      Ridden Counter
      43,257

      Photos of Hurricane Cliffs Mountain Bike

      81 |
      Apr 7, 2019 @ 8:35pm
      Apr 7, 2019
      trail: Jem
      528 |
      Apr 6, 2019 @ 7:11am
      Apr 6, 2019
      trail: Dead Ringer
      259 |
      Jul 19, 2018 @ 8:11am
      Jul 19, 2018
      trail: Dead Ringer
      265 |
      Jul 12, 2018 @ 5:28pm
      Jul 12, 2018
      trail: Goulds Rim
      217 |
      May 5, 2018 @ 10:44pm
      May 5, 2018
      40 |
      May 5, 2018 @ 10:40pm
      May 5, 2018
      trail: Hurricane Rim
      941 |
      Feb 26, 2018 @ 8:01am
      Feb 26, 2018
      trail: Jem
      530 |
      Mar 4, 2017 @ 9:20am
      Mar 4, 2017

      Videos of Hurricane Cliffs Mountain Bike

      Quick pan of tech section
      trail: Jem
      378 | Dec 27, 2022
      Jem
      trail: Jem Road
      | Feb 24, 2022
      Jem Down 1/4
      trail: Jem Road
      6:09 | 89 | Sep 25, 2020
      Jem Down 2/4
      trail: Jem Road
      8:55 | 34 | Sep 25, 2020
      Jem Down 3/4
      trail: Jem Road
      11:42 | 27 | Sep 25, 2020
      Jem Down 4/4
      trail: Jem Road
      7:06 | 28 | Sep 25, 2020
      Jem Drop-in
      trail: Jem Road
      1:46 | 63 | Sep 23, 2020
      Dead Ringer Upper Section
      2:41 | 219 | Sep 23, 2020

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      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Confluence Park 4 52.4 km
      Gooseberry Mesa 3 7 44.7 km
      Red Cliffs BLM National Conservation Area-Sand Cove Unit 1 2 26 km
      Guacamole 3 47.5 km
      Little Creek Mountain 6 17.6 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike3461 miles6,640 ft28 miles1,312 ft
      #154#694381,0261716,873
      E-Bike520 miles2,231 ft11 miles1,158 ft
      822456
      Horse32 miles46 ft968 ft1,060 ft
      #390#2932531
      Hike3854 miles6,047 ft25 miles1,312 ft
      #102#55221,026236
      Trail Running3854 miles6,047 ft25 miles1,312 ft
      #101#541,026117
      Dirtbike/Moto213 miles1,444 ft6 miles502 ft
      52525
      ATV/ORV/OHV12 miles3 ft466 ft79 ft
      2577
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