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1.3 miles
Distance
-160 ft
Descent
00:07:36
Avg time
-161 ft
Altitude change
3,765 ft
Altitude min
3,927 ft
Altitude max
3,927 ft
Altitude start
3,766 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-7.5%
Grade max
1 mile
Distance down
689 ft
Distance flat
00:07:36
Avg time

Cryptobionic Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hurricane Cliffs
    Hurricane, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #56333 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #124340 in Trail Running
    • #119036 in Hiking
    • #904 in Adaptive Biking
    • #14859 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #997 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #2,710 in Trail Running
    • #2,661 in Hiking
    • #132 in Adaptive Biking
    • #346 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Fun ups and downs in this mostly smooth but fast track. The trail has different optional sections that offer a bit of tech or just a faster drop. Most the trail you are surrounded by cryptobiotic soil, hence the name.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

24-36” wide. Some off camber. Mild exposure. Ride-around for most technical sections exist. Cattle guard at the top is 28” wide.

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Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 113 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 1,799 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Avg: 3.69 (26 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cryptobionic located?
      Cryptobionic is located in Hurricane Cliffs, Hurricane, Utah, United States. It is part of the Hurricane Cliffs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.16285, -113.24192.
      ▼ How hard is Cryptobionic?
      Cryptobionic is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cryptobionic?
      The trail has 160 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,765 ft to 3,927 ft.
      ▼ Is Cryptobionic a point to point trail?
      Cryptobionic is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cryptobionic?
      Cryptobionic is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cryptobionic?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cryptobionic. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cryptobionic?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cryptobionic are:
      • April (186 activities)
      • October (124 activities)
      • November (103 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Cryptobionic? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cryptobionic are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cryptobionic?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Cryptobionic. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cryptobionic?
      Cryptobionic is a very popular trail. There have been 7,881 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,779 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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