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2.1 miles
Distance
316 ft
Climb
-225 ft
Descent
00:26:45
Avg time
88 ft
Altitude change
6,432 ft
Altitude min
6,741 ft
Altitude max
6,434 ft
Altitude start
6,522 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-15.8%
Grade max
16.8%
Grade min
5,177 ft
Distance climb
3,212 ft
Distance down
2,598 ft
Distance flat
00:26:45
Avg time

Lava Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Iron Hills Trail System
    Cedar City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #7001 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98480 in Trail Running
    • #72155 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

This is a 2 mile trail which connects the Southview trails to the Shurtz Canyon trails. The trail has many optional rock features, and many lava rock gardens which the trail builders have worked into the trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 76 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 409 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Lava Link Trail Reports

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May 21, 2026 @ 10:10am (America/Phoenix)
May 21, 2026
Apr 10, 2026 @ 12:29pm (America/Phoenix)
Apr 10, 2026
 reporter Needs rocks small and larger “baby heads” raked from trail.
Mar 5, 2026 @ 7:59am (America/Denver)
Mar 5, 2026
Mar 5, 2026 @ 7:47am (America/Denver)
Mar 5, 2026
Feb 4, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Denver)
Feb 4, 2026
 Please avoid soft/muddy trails
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on May 21, 2026
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Avg: 4.26 (13 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lava Link

        ▼ Where is Lava Link located?
        Lava Link 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 37.62093, -113.0898.
        ▼ How hard is Lava Link?
        Lava Link is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lava Link?
        Lava Link has 316 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 225 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,432 ft to 6,741 ft.
        ▼ Is Lava Link a point to point trail?
        Lava Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lava Link?
        Lava Link is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lava Link?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lava Link. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lava Link?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lava Link are:
        • May (50 activities)
        • July (33 activities)
        • October (16 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lava Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lava Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lava Link?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Lava Link. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lava Link?
        Lava Link is a very popular trail. There have been 1,891 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,947 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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