more stats
4.4 miles
Distance
502 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:33:27
Avg time
479 ft
Altitude change
3,786 ft
Altitude min
4,265 ft
Altitude max
3,786 ft
Altitude start
4,265 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-4.3%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2,211 ft
Distance down
2,858 ft
Distance flat
00:33:27
Avg time

Dead Ringer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hurricane Cliffs
    Hurricane, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #12753 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2951 in Trail Running
    • #1307 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

New extension to the Goosebumps trails. This trail was built and designed as a climbing trail to access the top of the JEM trail (Southern most end also the highest point). There is a section of climb that is bench cut leaving little to no room for passing, as this trail is used primarily as a climb, please descend with care and caution.
Overall a great climb.

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

Trailer is 24 to 36 inches wide. Mostly on camera, though there are Probably five or six spots that is definitely off camper during the climb. Little to no true exposure, but you don’t want to fall into a wash. No technical sections, it’s a smooth elevator to the top of Jem.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 133 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,361 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Status:
on Aug 4, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.02 (56 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (5,464)
close
      Directions to dead-ringer trailhead (37.176490, -113.239490)
      View on Discover Map

      Photos

      44 more »
      mtb
      457 |
      Jul 19, 2018 @ 8:11am
      Jul 19, 2018
      mtb
      486 |
      Jul 12, 2018 @ 5:28pm
      Jul 12, 2018
      mtb
      57 |
      Apr 12, 2026 @ 4:39pm
      Apr 12, 2026
      mtb
      46 |
      Apr 12, 2026 @ 2:50pm
      Apr 12, 2026

      Videos

      4 more »
      youtuber Best mountain bike flow trail in Hurricane, UT...
      mtb
      11:45 | 326 | Apr 1, 2025 , Hurricane
      Twitch’n! Hurricane, Utah MTB | Dead Ringer...
      mtb
      22:53 | 404 | Jan 7, 2023 , Hurricane
      Dead Ringer on JEM Trail
      mtb
      1745 | Mar 17, 2017 , Hurricane
      Dead Ringer Upper Section
      mtb
      2:41 | 251 | Sep 23, 2020 , Hurricane

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Trail Lists

      Routes with this trail

      284
      Hurricane Flat Discovery
      ★ 5.0 • 17 miles • 1,287 ft • 22 • Loop •
      Just a cool loop to discover Hurricane flat
      174
      Partial HR and Jem
      ★ 1.0 • 22 miles • 1,742 ft • 8 •
      Partial and
      154
      Hurricane Rim Alt
      20 miles • 1,857 ft • 5 •
      Classic IMBA EPIC with rather than JEM
      4.0 ★★★★★
      56 Ratings
      5 ★ 36%
      4 ★ 46%
      3 ★ 9%
      2 ★ 2%
      1 ★ 7%

      24 Reviews & Comments

      bizango-x bizango-x
      This trail climbs really well. It’s a little steeper as it winds up the side of the mesa to the top, but even that grade is reasonable.
      kbknight
      Ride it reverse of what trail forks shows. Ride red to green
      bluedog15 bluedog15
      And link to more cowbells for an amazing view of what you just climbed mad stunning cliff edge riding with great views

      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      Create a Free Account

      Nearby Trails

      Hurricane Cliffs

      • By toddTF Pro Trailforks & contributors
      • #24769 - 10,834 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dead Ringer located?
      Dead Ringer is located in Hurricane Cliffs, Hurricane, Utah, United States. It is part of the Hurricane Cliffs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.17649, -113.23949.
      ▼ How hard is Dead Ringer?
      Dead Ringer is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dead Ringer?
      Dead Ringer has 502 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,786 ft to 4,265 ft.
      ▼ Is Dead Ringer a point to point trail?
      Dead Ringer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dead Ringer?
      Dead Ringer is 4.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dead Ringer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dead Ringer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dead Ringer?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dead Ringer are:
      • April (133 activities)
      • October (115 activities)
      • November (115 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Dead Ringer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dead Ringer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dead Ringer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 41 minutes to ride Dead Ringer. The trail is 4.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dead Ringer?
      Dead Ringer is a very popular trail. There have been 5,219 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,464 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.