more stats
2,415 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:03:13
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
4,302 ft
Altitude min
4,323 ft
Altitude max
4,302 ft
Altitude start
4,311 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
13.6%
Grade min
745 ft
Distance climb
833 ft
Distance down
837 ft
Distance flat
00:03:13
Avg time

JEM (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hurricane Cliffs
    Hurricane, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #38786 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35519 in Trail Running
    • #37236 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

This the downhill only section JEM that starts off at the parking lot and takes you to the road. Smooth winding singletrack with some really interesting shale rock formations and mini-cliffs that you ride next to. This part can flow pretty fast if you keep on the gas, but is a really mellow trail, great for the kids. Remember no ebikes and Downhill only traffic.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

24 to 34 inches wide mostly on camber fun flowing downhill.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 225 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 2,271 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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on Aug 27, 2026
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Avg: 4.04 (20 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      pshambaugh
      Loved riding down JEM! I discovered there is a bunch of extra trail right at the trailhead, you can go up the hill to the right and take some pretty nice drops before starting on the regular trail.
      SunnysideAndy
      Don't be dissuaded by the black ratings you can walk down the 30 yard stretch of switchbacks if it is too steep. Otherwise it's a good start to the rest of JEM downhill.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is JEM (Upper) located?
      JEM (Upper) is located in Hurricane Cliffs, Hurricane, Utah, United States. It is part of the Hurricane Cliffs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.13929, -113.24195.
      ▼ How hard is JEM (Upper)?
      JEM (Upper) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for JEM (Upper)?
      JEM (Upper) has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,302 ft to 4,323 ft.
      ▼ Is JEM (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Yes, JEM (Upper) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is JEM (Upper)?
      JEM (Upper) is 2,415 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on JEM (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on JEM (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access JEM (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to JEM (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride JEM (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride JEM (Upper). The trail is 2,415 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is JEM (Upper)?
      JEM (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 10,627 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,794 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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