more stats
2,562 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:04:31
Avg time
-35 ft
Altitude change
5,815 ft
Altitude min
5,856 ft
Altitude max
5,856 ft
Altitude start
5,820 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
476 ft
Distance climb
1,211 ft
Distance down
374 ft
Distance flat
00:04:31
Avg time

Outer Limits Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Three Peaks Trail System
    Cedar City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #66784 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138578 in Trail Running
    • #129044 in Hiking
    • #17482 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,143 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #3,085 in Trail Running
    • #2,908 in Hiking
    • #163 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner

Fun little trail connecting Orange Forks and the Practice Loop. Very mellow.

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Bridges

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 21 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 542 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Outer Limits Trail Reports

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on Apr 8, 2026
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      Directions to outer-limits-115372 trailhead (37.778320, -113.170930)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Outer Limits located?
      Outer Limits is located in Three Peaks Trail System, Cedar City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Three Peaks Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.77832, -113.17093.
      ▼ How hard is Outer Limits?
      Outer Limits is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Outer Limits?
      Outer Limits has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,815 ft to 5,856 ft.
      ▼ Is Outer Limits a point to point trail?
      Outer Limits is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Outer Limits?
      Outer Limits is 2,562 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Outer Limits?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Outer Limits. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Outer Limits?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Outer Limits are:
      • September (20 activities)
      • August (19 activities)
      • April (18 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Outer Limits? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Outer Limits are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Outer Limits?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Outer Limits. The trail is 2,562 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Outer Limits?
      Outer Limits is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,003 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,213 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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