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7.6 miles
Distance
265 ft
Climb
-617 ft
Descent
01:22:04
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
01:22:04
Avg time

Gander Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gooseberry Mesa
    Hurricane, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35101 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11748 in E-Biking
    • #159070 in Trail Running
    • #142601 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #719 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #164 in E-Biking
    • #3,806 in Trail Running
    • #3,299 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 33 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 421 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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Avg: 3.95 (36 votes)
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      Directions to gander trailhead (37.157020, -113.166600)

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      5:24 | 555 | Dec 28, 2020 , Hurricane
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      5:24 | 642 | Dec 25, 2020 , Hurricane

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.7 • 13 miles • 668 ft • 8 • Loop •
      An intermediate loop around Gooseberry Mesa
      9 miles • 474 ft • 4 • Loop •
      Fun flowy loop with great views from the North Rim.
      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.
      ▼ 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 1,479 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,528 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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