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1.6 miles
Distance
289 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:18:17
Avg time
261 ft
Altitude change
6,930 ft
Altitude min
7,196 ft
Altitude max
6,935 ft
Altitude start
7,195 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
4,262 ft
Distance climb
820 ft
Distance down
3,307 ft
Distance flat
00:18:17
Avg time

Highlands Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Iron Hills Trail System
    Cedar City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #45629 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #136900 in Trail Running
    • #117283 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Roller Coaster
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Fast and flowy trail with a few jumps, drops and berms. Some awesome views of Cedar City and the valley too. Connects the C Trail to the Greens Lake trailhead allowing a long shuttle downhill from the C Trailhead all the way to Southview Trailhead.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 57 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 277 rides
  • Last: Aug 10, 2026
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        Directions to highlands trailhead (37.638850, -113.058530)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Highlands

        ▼ Where is Highlands located?
        Highlands is located in Iron Hills Trail System, Cedar City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Iron Hills Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.63885, -113.05853.
        ▼ How hard is Highlands?
        Highlands is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Highlands?
        Highlands has 289 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,930 ft to 7,196 ft.
        ▼ Is Highlands a point to point trail?
        Yes, Highlands is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Highlands?
        Highlands is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Highlands?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Highlands. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Highlands?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Highlands are:
        • July (38 activities)
        • May (26 activities)
        • June (22 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Highlands? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Highlands are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Highlands?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Highlands. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Highlands?
        Highlands is a very popular trail. There have been 1,727 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,041 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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