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4.3 miles
Distance
428 ft
Climb
-803 ft
Descent
00:49:37
Avg time
-375 ft
Altitude change
4,332 ft
Altitude min
5,116 ft
Altitude max
4,707 ft
Altitude start
4,331 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-25.9%
Grade max
32.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,126 ft
Distance flat
00:49:37
Avg time

Broken Mesa Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #102926 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105639 in Trail Running
    • #62206 in Hiking
    • #893 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    March-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    BLM

In 2019 the Dixie Mountain Bike Trails Association lead a huge volunteer effort to restore this trail to a usable bike trail. It’s still an old school mountain trail, but it’s fun. I would Rate this trail about 40% Black and 60% Blue. The climb from the Mesa trailhead at the top is difficult. It is similar in climbing difficulty to the ZEN trail. After the climb, there is still over a mile of rocky trail. After the junction with the Ice House trail it’s much faster and fun for several miles with a techy descent on the last half mile. You can avoid the climb by doing the Ice House Trail instead. It has more of the downhill fun without the climb.

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Jan 28, 2026 @ 8:59pm (America/Denver)
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Trail is ready to ride.
Dec 22, 2020 @ 1:41pm
Dec 22, 2020
Just your typical, rocky, rough trail. Good forearm workout.
Nov 28, 2020 @ 12:37pm
Nov 28, 2020
A little dry and loose as it always is, overall good conditions.
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Ideal
Avg: 3.27 (27 votes)
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        Directions to broken-mesa trailhead (37.224070, -113.569890)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Broken Mesa

        Where is Broken Mesa located?
        Broken Mesa 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 37.22407, -113.56989.
        How hard is Broken Mesa?
        Broken Mesa is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Broken Mesa?
        Broken Mesa has 428 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 803 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,332 ft to 5,116 ft.
        Is Broken Mesa a point to point trail?
        Broken Mesa is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Broken Mesa?
        Broken Mesa is 4.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Broken Mesa?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Broken Mesa. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Broken Mesa?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Broken Mesa are:
        • May (8 activities)
        • February (7 activities)
        • April (5 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Broken Mesa? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Broken Mesa are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Broken Mesa?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 45 minutes to ride Broken Mesa. The trail is 4.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Broken Mesa?
        Broken Mesa is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 258 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 263 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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