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1.3 miles
Distance
61 ft
Climb
-172 ft
Descent
00:09:17
Avg time
-112 ft
Altitude change
3,451 ft
Altitude min
3,564 ft
Altitude max
3,564 ft
Altitude start
3,451 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-18%
Grade max
13%
Grade min
1,673 ft
Distance climb
4,465 ft
Distance down
564 ft
Distance flat
00:09:17
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Jem (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hurricane Cliffs
    Hurricane, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #10799 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30115 in Trail Running
    • #55549 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

The northern end of Jem is directional and downhill only. Return to the trailheads via Carne Asada.

Land was purchased by The Nature Conservancy (via donations) to preserve the Sheep Bridge Nature Preserve.

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Downhill Only

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Jem (Lower)

        ▼ Where is Jem (Lower) located?
        Jem (Lower) is located in Hurricane Cliffs, Hurricane, Utah, United States. It is part of the Hurricane Cliffs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.1908, -113.22549.
        ▼ How hard is Jem (Lower)?
        Jem (Lower) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jem (Lower)?
        Jem (Lower) has 61 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 172 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,451 ft to 3,564 ft.
        ▼ Is Jem (Lower) a point to point trail?
        Yes, Jem (Lower) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Jem (Lower)?
        Jem (Lower) is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jem (Lower)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Jem (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Jem (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jem (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Jem (Lower)?
        The estimated time to ride Jem (Lower) is approximately 9 minutes. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Jem (Lower)?
        Jem (Lower) is a very popular trail. There have been 2,385 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,490 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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