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SaveThe Kanab trails are short but provide some fun red rock style riding. The Roadrunner trail is a good warmup, and the Raven trail is an intermediate level trail with some tight turns and even a bit of rock slab riding.
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- Mountain Bike
61 trails
- E-Bike
47 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
16 trails
- Horse
29 trails
- Hike
105 trails
- Trail Running
97 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
19 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
18 trails
Region Details
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- 15
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Region Status
Open as of 2 daysStats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 105
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 61
- Trails E-Bike
- 47
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 31
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 16
- Trails Horse
- 29
- Trails Hike
- 105
- Trails Trail Running
- 97
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 19
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 18
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Total Distance
- 310 miles
- Total Descent
- 27,824 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,730 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,650 ft
- Reports
- 300
- Photos
- 233
- Completed Counter
- 8,199
Sub Regions
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Buckskin Gulch
- 1
- 1
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Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
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GSENM-Paria River
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Tilted Mesa
- 5
- 9
- 15
- 2
Popular Kanab Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 915 ft • 17 ft • 267 •
a gentle 1/4 mile climb from the Tilted Mesa Corral up to the first trail split of Morning Glory, East and Morning Glory, West. This is a good choice to begin your exploration of the Tilted Mesa trail system, working your way up on the...
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 11 ft • 259 •
This is a more technical climb up than Morning Glory, West, with a couple optional black areas to play on.
• 90 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 230 ft • 239 •
This is an easier and less technical climb up to the top than Morning Glory, East. Nice climbing grade the whole way up, and would be a good beginner descent too.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 594 ft • 23 ft • 219 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 23 ft green climb. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1,949 ft • 76 ft • 219 •
A little flowier than other trails in the area. This is a great light blue trail, and is good going up or down.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,775 ft • 0 ft • 208 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. It features berm, bridge and rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 1,601 ft • 94 ft • 206 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 4.2 • 4,951 ft • 15 ft • 175 •
A little flowier than other trails in the area. This is really a dark blue (double blue) rather than black rated trail. Is good going up or down. It's a light blue on the upper 2/3, and dark blue/black on the lower 1/3. Should be a...
Kanab Mountain Bike Routes
14 miles • 664 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
The southernmost section of the Great Western Trail isn't really a trail at all. From Highway 89, the...
Photos of Kanab Mountain Bike
Videos of Kanab Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Great Western Trail
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
- ATV/ORV/OHV
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Catcope | add | photo | activity #104885829 and 4 more | Sep 29, 2026 @ 7:54pm 1 day |
| Catcope | add | photo | activity #104801418 and 2 more | Sep 28, 2026 @ 1:16pm 2 days |
| Catcope | add | report | activity #104801332 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 1:14pm 2 days |
| UtahJohn | add | photo | activity #104760301 | Sep 27, 2026 @ 6:43pm Sep 27, 2026 |
| UtahJohn | add | poi | activity #104760298 | Sep 27, 2026 @ 6:43pm Sep 27, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | None of previous comments tell us anything... | May 12, 2026 @ 8:34pm May 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | Clockwise leads to a nice knoll climb about... | May 3, 2026 @ 5:08pm May 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | Meet Dan on the trail. Thank you so much for... | Apr 22, 2026 @ 10:36am Apr 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trail in great condition. A few man made... | Mar 9, 2026 @ 4:53pm Mar 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trail ratings are local, and compared to the... | Nov 24, 2025 @ 6:40pm Nov 24, 2025 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k6 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge3 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k6 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge3 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 61 | 189 miles | 14,098 ft | 83 miles | 3,340 ft | #1,306 | #503 | 130 | 294 | 1 | 2,030 | |
| E-Bike | 47 | 111 miles | 6,900 ft | 42 miles | 3,087 ft | #1,617 | #894 | 270 | 346 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 31 | 135 miles | 8,159 ft | 55 miles | 3,087 ft | #6,644 | #2,096 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 2 miles | 79 ft | 1 mile | 1,430 ft | #5,323 | #1,417 | |||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 16 | 8 miles | 545 ft | 3 miles | 2,165 ft | #2,201 | #446 | 86 | ||||
| Horse | 29 | 151 miles | 13,015 ft | 67 miles | 3,281 ft | #160 | #330 | 33 | 21 | 1 | 2 | |
| Hike | 105 | 310 miles | 27,825 ft | 142 miles | 3,730 ft | #241 | #117 | 70 | 299 | 2 | 3,005 | |
| Trail Running | 97 | 281 miles | 23,888 ft | 128 miles | 3,730 ft | #572 | #215 | 296 | 1 | 525 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 19 | 139 miles | 7,940 ft | 54 miles | 3,087 ft | #223 | #129 | 12 | 1 | 13 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 18 | 133 miles | 7,792 ft | 53 miles | 3,087 ft | #128 | #64 | 13 | 1 | 38 | ||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 1,385 ft | 85 ft |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Kanab?
Kanab has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Kanab?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Kanab are:
- Chocolate Canyon DH, Lower (4.4/5)
- Western Legend (4.3/5)
- Morning Glory, East (4.3/5)
- Morning Glory, West (4.3/5)
- Western Legend, Upper (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Kanab?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Kanab are:
- April (54 activities)
- October (47 activities)
- September (47 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Kanab?
There are 29 parking locations listed in Kanab. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Kanab?
The longest trail in Kanab is Arizona Trail - Kaibab Plateau North at 17.1 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Kanab?
The best hiking trails in Kanab are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Kanab?
The best trail running trails in Kanab are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Kanab?
The best dirtbiking trails in Kanab are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Kanab?
Kanab has a total of 105 trails. Of those, 61 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Kanab to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Kanab?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Kanab is Arizona Trail - Buckskin Mountain with 598 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Kanab?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Kanab is Arizona Trail - Buckskin Mountain with 2,135 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Kanab?
Kanab supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Kanab?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Kanab is Low Road with an average grade of 5.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Kanab?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Kanab. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Kanab?
The overall region status for Kanab is Clear / Green. Out of 58 trails:
- Clear / Green: 52
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Kanab?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Kanab:
- Dry: 16 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Kanab?
Yes, Kanab supports e-bike riding. There are 44 trails in Kanab that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Kanab?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Kanab are: View all mountain biking routes in Kanab.
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What type of bike is most common in Kanab?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Kanab are:
- AM (34 activities)
- DH (2 activities)
- XC (2 activities)
- RD (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Kanab?
The highest summit in Kanab is Dianas Throne at 7,014 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Kanab?
There are 14 notable sights in Kanab. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Kanab.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Kanab?
The most popular Strava segments in Kanab are:
- 3/4 Roadrunner (320 athletes)
- The Raven (199 athletes)
- Raven (198 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Kanab?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Kanab. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Kanab.
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What trails are closed in Kanab?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Kanab. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 52
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Kanab?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Kanab. View all adaptive trails in Kanab for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Kanab?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Kanab are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Kanab?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Kanab are:
- Morning Glory, West (4.6/5)
- Morning Glory, West, Lower (4.4/5)
- Morning Glory Access (4/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Dunes Observation Deck Viewpoint
- The Point Viewpoint
- Elkheart Cliffs Slot Canyon Sight
- Peekaboo Slot Canyon Sight
- Moqui Caves Sight
- Skylight Arch Sight
- 12" Jump TTF
- Wooden Ramp Boardwalk
- Pahreah (Paria) Ghost Town Sight
- Winter Road [Trailhead] Other
- Dianas Throne (7,014 ft)
- Timber Mountain (6,959 ft)
- Jodys Knoll (6,847 ft)
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