more stats
1,893 ft
Distance
-81 ft
Descent
00:02:29
Avg time
-81 ft
Altitude change
4,219 ft
Altitude min
4,301 ft
Altitude max
4,301 ft
Altitude start
4,219 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
1,893 ft
Distance down
00:02:29
Avg time

Jem Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hurricane Cliffs
    Hurricane, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #35543 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #125614 in Trail Running
    • #102793 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #723 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #2,734 in Trail Running
    • #2,299 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Can't beat the view from the top of the JEM trail. This entry section is pretty simple and fast. The trail quickly hits an intimidating technical section (noted in the red) but it is totally rideable. This section is Downhill only from the road down to Dead Ringer.

Disclaimer

Downhill Only

Tags
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Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 19 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 164 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 2,513 rides
  • Last: Nov 13, 2026
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on Oct 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.03 (29 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to jem-9281 trailhead (37.143920, -113.241880)
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      JEM Mountain Bike Trail | Hurricane, UT
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      3:56 | 329 | Oct 24, 2021 , Hurricane
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      4:16 | 442 | Aug 28, 2020 , Hurricane
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      6:07 | 242 | Aug 28, 2020 , Hurricane

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Routes with this trail

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      116
      Rad Flow Route
      ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 775 ft • 5 • Loop •
      Starting at the road where Jem first crosses, ride southeast on Dead Ringer and climb to the top of the...
      156
      Hurricane Rim Loop (IMBA Epic)
      ★ 3.0 • 24 miles • 2,223 ft • 8 •
      This is a big loop! There are lots of punchy ups and some steady climbs, so don't think that it's a mellow...
      248
      Intro Loop at Hurricane Cliffs
      ★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 1,322 ft • 20 •
      This is our planned medium length (~13 miles) loop in the Hurricane cliffs area. Hitting all of JEM with...
      4.1 ★★★★★
      29 Ratings
      5 ★ 31%
      4 ★ 41%
      3 ★ 28%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      3 Reviews & Comments

      RiderofLucifer RiderofLucifer
      I found people going up on the downhill ONLY! Glad I looked before I sent it!
      pshambaugh
      Fun downhill section. One drop near the end of this that you want to scope out.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jem located?
      Jem is located in Hurricane Cliffs, Hurricane, Utah, United States. It is part of the Hurricane Cliffs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.14392, -113.24188.
      ▼ How hard is Jem?
      Jem is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jem?
      The trail has 81 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,219 ft to 4,301 ft.
      ▼ Is Jem a point to point trail?
      Yes, Jem is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jem?
      Jem is 1,893 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jem?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jem. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jem?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Jem are:
      • April (211 activities)
      • November (172 activities)
      • October (166 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Jem? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jem are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jem?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Jem. The trail is 1,893 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jem?
      Jem is a very popular trail. There have been 12,665 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,611 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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