5.8 miles
Distance
978 ft
Climb
-975 ft
Descent
3,412 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
2,716 ft
Altitude min
2,725 ft
Altitude start
2,726 ft
Altitude end
-29.7%
Grade max
50.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,375 ft
Distance flat

Best to do loop counter-clockwise.

Detailed Description
Zen Loop is a 6 mile moderately popular expert route located near St. George Utah. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 11 trails. This route climbs 978 ft with a max elevation of 3,412 ft then descends -975 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Nov 3, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 3 min
  • Altitude change
    2 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,716 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,725 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,726 ft
  • Climb
    978 ft
  • Descent
    -975 ft
  • Grade max
    -29.7%
  • Grade min
    50.9%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,375 ft

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Trails in Route

Zen Loop Connector735 ft
Zen-Out3,560 ft
Zen1,158 ft
Zen Alt Line427 ft
Zen5 miles
Zen Loop Connector226 ft

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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Zen
    Mar 21, 2026 @ 8:03am (America/Phoenix)
    Mar 21, 2026
    Zen Alt Line
    Mar 21, 2026 @ 8:03am (America/Phoenix)
    Mar 21, 2026
    Zen-Out
    Mar 21, 2026 @ 8:03am (America/Phoenix)
    Mar 21, 2026
    Zen Loop Connector
    Nov 3, 2025 @ 9:22pm (America/Denver)
    Nov 3, 2025
    This section is closed due to it being built on private property. There is a new trail built and will be posted soon. This trail will be gone soon.
    more reports »
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