15.1 miles
Distance
2,122 ft
Climb
-2,121 ft
Descent
5,118 ft
High Point
This loop comprising the Broken Mesa Rim and the Ice House Loop includes dirt road up to the Broken Mesa trailhead and closes the loop using the powerline trail/doubletrack. Starting from the Broken Mesa trailhead is another option. It is just a matter of how much climbing you want to do at the start vs the end of the loop.
Detailed Description
Broken Mesa - Ice House Loop is a 15 mile moderately popular expert route located near St. George Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 2,122 ft with a max elevation of 5,118 ft then descends -2,121 ft.
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
More Stats for Broken Mesa - Ice House Loop mountain bike route
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Altitude min3,112 ft
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Altitude start3,392 ft
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Altitude end3,392 ft
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Grade max-42.1%
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Grade min45%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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![Broken Mesa Is My Kind of Trail (Possibly My...]()
Broken Mesa Is My Kind of Trail (Possibly My St George Favorite)!
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Mar 25, 2021
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