Bracken's Loop Trail at Red Cliffs BLM National Conservation Area

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5.0 miles

Distance

617 ft

Climb

-502 ft

Descent

00:56:06

Avg time

117 ft

Altitude change

3,289 ft

Altitude min

3,617 ft

Altitude max

3,303 ft

Altitude start

3,422 ft

Altitude end

0.4%

Grade

-20.2%

Grade max

19.8%

Grade min

2 miles

Distance climb

2 miles

Distance down

3,369 ft

Distance flat

00:56:06

Avg time

Bracken's Loop Details

Activities
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
Riding Area

Red Cliffs BLM National Conservation Area
Hurricane, Utah
Difficulty Rating

Blue Rate
Hiking SAC Scale

T1 Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Direction

Both Directions
Physical Rating

Moderate
Trail Visibility

Sometimes hard to follow
Dogs Allowed

Yes
Land Owner

Red Cliffs NCA

A loop along the base of many sandstone domes, popular with horses, but also good for hiking, especially in the winter. This trail is too sandy to be enjoyable for bikers.

Access Info

Accessed from the Grapevine Trail

Trail Supporters

BLM
Land Manager

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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3 Reviews & Comments

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L9AbXF Dec 14, 2024 at 13:59

Great horse ride! From the grapevine parking lot, the entire loop took me 3 hours. My horse was walking most of it. There is a lot of sand. No water crossings or bridges to cross. Mostly roads and desert single track! Beautiful!!! Great snack spot about half way, that has rings in the rock to tie horses to. Highly recommended for a winter ride!

KirstinK Mar 26, 2021 at 6:34

Very beautiful! Lots of cool rock formations. I would do this many times. Lots of sand but I didn’t mind.

Brandonshep22 Apr 12, 2020 at 16:31

If you like SAND then this is your hike! Horse riding is really popular and it make its even more challenging to hike in with the large holes left from the horse’s

This was a one and done hike for us

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Frequently Asked Questions

▼ Where is Bracken's Loop located?

Bracken's Loop is located in Red Cliffs BLM National Conservation Area, Hurricane, Utah, United States. It is part of the Red Cliffs BLM National Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.1622, -113.47701.

▼ How hard is Bracken's Loop?

Bracken's Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%.

▼ What is the elevation gain for Bracken's Loop?

Bracken's Loop has 617 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 502 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,289 ft to 3,617 ft.

▼ Is Bracken's Loop a point to point trail?

Bracken's Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ How long is Bracken's Loop?

Bracken's Loop is 5.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ Are dogs allowed on Bracken's Loop?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Bracken's Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.

▼ How do I access Bracken's Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?

The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bracken's Loop are:

Church Rocks (4,023 ft away)
Grapevine Trailhead (5,220 ft away)
Highland Park (1.1 miles away)

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▼ How long does it take to ride Bracken's Loop?

The estimated time to ride Bracken's Loop is approximately 56 minutes. The trail is 5.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.

▼ How busy is Bracken's Loop?

Bracken's Loop has limited popularity data available. There have been 21 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 21 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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