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7.6 miles
Distance
265 ft
Climb
-617 ft
Descent
01:20:54
Avg time
-352 ft
Altitude change
4,705 ft
Altitude min
5,060 ft
Altitude max
5,057 ft
Altitude start
4,705 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-22.9%
Grade max
14.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
01:20:54
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Gander Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gooseberry Mesa
    Hurricane, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #30877 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15034 in E-Biking
    • #815 in Trail Running
    • #2598 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Gander is a lot like Windmill in that it has varied terrain and rides the edge of the mesa. Get ready for lots of technical climbs and maneuvering. This trail is a blast.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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        Directions to gander trailhead (37.157020, -113.166600)
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        youtuber Best Intermediate MTB trail in Hurricane, UT -...
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        14:26 | 633 | Dec 8, 2023 , Hurricane
        Gander Gooseberry Mesa
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        5:57 | 1170 | Jan 22, 2021 , Hurricane
        Gooseberry Mesa Pt. 2
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        5:24 | 460 | Dec 28, 2020 , Hurricane
        Gooseberry Mesa Pt. 1
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        5:24 | 547 | Dec 25, 2020 , Hurricane

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        228
        Gooseberry Mesa Loop: N Rim-Gander
        ★ 3.7 • 13 miles • 668 ft • 8 • Loop •
        An intermediate loop around Gooseberry Mesa
        54
        Gooseberry Windmill-Gander
        9 miles • 474 ft • 4 • Loop •
        Fun flowy loop with great views from the .
        4.0 ★★★★★
        36 Ratings
        5 ★ 42%
        4 ★ 36%
        3 ★ 8%
        2 ★ 8%
        1 ★ 6%

        17 Reviews & Comments

        ajriding ajriding
        Fun trail. Great views. Techy xc stuff that’s fun or bad depending on your skill set. It can b slow going so expect a slower avg speed.
        dirtrider127 dirtrider127
        Great trail that keeps you working the whole time. Views are killer and much more remote feeling because of less traffic. Always make this trail when camping here !
        Nalaw1
        Nice trail with enough tech to make it enjoyable. Great views. Just exit onto the road and make a loop.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Gander located?
        Gander is located in Gooseberry Mesa, Hurricane, Utah, United States. It is part of the Gooseberry Mesa trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.15702, -113.1666.
        ▼ How hard is Gander?
        Gander is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gander?
        Gander has 265 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 617 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,705 ft to 5,060 ft.
        ▼ Is Gander a point to point trail?
        Gander is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Gander?
        Gander is 7.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gander?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Gander. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gander?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gander are:
        • April (49 activities)
        • March (35 activities)
        • October (32 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Gander? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gander are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Gander?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 22 minutes to ride Gander. The trail is 7.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Gander?
        Gander is a very popular trail. There have been 1,452 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,495 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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