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1.9 miles
Distance
188 ft
Climb
-581 ft
Descent
00:27:09
Avg time
-393 ft
Altitude change
2,946 ft
Altitude min
3,339 ft
Altitude max
3,338 ft
Altitude start
2,946 ft
Altitude end
-3.965%
Grade
-116.868%
Grade max
45.135%
Grade min
2,136 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,096 ft
Distance flat
00:27:09
Avg time

Barrel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Green Valley
    St. George, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #17717 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117001 in Trail Running
    • #140971 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #380 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #2,522 in Trail Running
    • #3,253 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Awesome trail, with some fun terrain. The top part has has the waterfall section that is a fun rough rock descent that takes some skill, while the bottom section has a bunch of jump lines and optional gaps.

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 797 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Barrel Trail Reports

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Apr 18, 2026 @ 9:58am (America/Phoenix)
Apr 18, 2026
Perfect dirt for southern Utah.
Mar 21, 2026 @ 8:03am (America/Phoenix)
Mar 21, 2026
Feb 23, 2026 @ 1:31pm (America/Denver)
Feb 23, 2026
The wet was good for it.
Dec 25, 2025 @ 12:35pm (America/Phoenix)
Dec 25, 2025
Nov 26, 2025 @ 12:55pm (America/Phoenix)
Nov 26, 2025
Maybe still tougher than normal but it was pretty clear and not as rough as I expected it to be. But I am a newbie to the area.
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on Apr 18, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.38 (62 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to barrel trailhead (37.090380, -113.662090)

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      19:00 | 290 | Nov 27, 2024 , St. George
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      0:35 | 181 | Feb 5, 2026 , St. George
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      Routes with this trail

      25 miles • 2,502 ft • 15 •
      This is a 25 mile ride option with a double decent on , which can be removed if needed.
      ★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 845 ft • 15 •
      Recommend to do counter-clockwise. The overlook is nice.
      ★ 2.8 • 11 miles • 1,734 ft • 10 •
      Best to do loop counter-clockwise.
      4.4 ★★★★★
      62 Ratings
      5 ★ 58%
      4 ★ 31%
      3 ★ 6%
      2 ★ 5%
      1 ★

      20 Reviews & Comments

      ajriding ajriding
      Fun but got sick of stopping Every 200 ft to check the map due to so many unmarked intersections nothing is marked. Keep your map in your face the whole ride.
      raian-laiks-tu-go-flaian raian-laiks-tu-go-flaian
      Stopped mid-trail to give thanks and huge props to whoever rebuilt and added jumps along this gem of a trail, somehow making it even better. The jumps up onto the rocks were sensual, baby!
      ahhchon
      Unless your dog has paws of steel this is not a great trail for them just too much loose sharp rock that can cut their paws up when ripping down. Ymmv.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Barrel located?
      Barrel is located in Green Valley, St. George, Utah, United States. It is part of the Green Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.09038, -113.66209.
      ▼ How hard is Barrel?
      Barrel is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 3.965%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Barrel?
      Barrel has 188 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 581 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,946 ft to 3,339 ft.
      ▼ Is Barrel a point to point trail?
      Barrel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Barrel?
      Barrel is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Barrel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Barrel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Barrel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Barrel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Barrel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride Barrel. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Barrel?
      Barrel is a very popular trail. There have been 6,523 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,446 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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