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1.3 miles
Distance
-160 ft
Descent
00:07:39
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
00:07:39
Avg time
Cryptobionic Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHurricane Cliffs
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerBureau 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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 202 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 1,686 rides
- Last: Jun 9, 2026
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(37.162850, -113.241920)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cryptobionic
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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.
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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.
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What is the elevation gain for Cryptobionic?
The trail has 49 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,148 m to 1,197 m.
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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.
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