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1.3 miles
Distance
40 ft
Climb
-76 ft
Descent
00:12:26
Avg time
-35 ft
Altitude change
5,135 ft
Altitude min
5,212 ft
Altitude max
5,212 ft
Altitude start
5,177 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-8.3%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
2,280 ft
Distance climb
3,704 ft
Distance down
784 ft
Distance flat
00:12:26
Avg time

Practice Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Gooseberry Mesa
    Hurricane, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #41015 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55393 in E-Biking
    • #19523 in Trail Running
    • #111410 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This trail is just what its name indicates: practice. This trail will help the newbie to slick rock riding get used to the terrain.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 77 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 838 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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on Jul 31, 2026
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Avg: 4.15 (35 votes)
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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        Directions to practice trailhead (37.141250, -113.185000)
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        youtuber Hardtails on Hard Trails: Gooseberry Mesa,...
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        16:36 | 573 | Feb 15, 2020 , Hurricane
        Practice Trail - Gooseberry Mesa
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        12:07 | 46 | Apr 25, 2026 , Hurricane
        Unbelievable Views on this Slickrock Journey...
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        51:02 | 72 | Jun 17, 2024 , Hurricane
        Gooseberry Mesa South Rim Hurricane, Utah
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        18:13 | 336 | Aug 25, 2021 , Hurricane

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        Routes with this trail

        422
        Best of Gooseberry Mesa
        ★ 4.0 • 11 miles • 733 ft • 16 • Loop •
        This is my go-to loop in Gooseberry Mesa. Start off with some rolling slickrock on then warm up to the...
        120
        Gooseberry Mesa Loop: N Rim easy
        10 miles • 556 ft • 6 •
        Gooseberry easy route. Modified avoid harder
        425
        Gooseberry Canyon
        15 miles • 1,244 ft • 16 • Loop •
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        4.2 ★★★★★
        35 Ratings
        5 ★ 31%
        4 ★ 54%
        3 ★ 14%
        2 ★
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        3 Reviews & Comments

        yoimaninja yoimaninja
        Practice is a good name for this trail. Starting with this trail gives you a good idea what to expect. It's pretty easy comparatively so if you or others in your group find this challenging than perhaps stick to the easier trails.
        pshambaugh
        There is a lot of slick rock around this Trail so you can practice on all sorts of different gradients before you head out to some of the crazier sections. The trail is well marked.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Practice

        ▼ Where is Practice located?
        Practice is located in Gooseberry Mesa, Hurricane, Utah, United States. It is part of the Gooseberry Mesa trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.14125, -113.185.
        ▼ How hard is Practice?
        Practice is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Practice?
        Practice has 40 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 76 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,135 ft to 5,212 ft.
        ▼ Is Practice a point to point trail?
        Practice is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Practice?
        Practice is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Practice?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Practice. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Practice? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Practice are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Practice?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Practice. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Practice?
        Practice is a very popular trail. There have been 3,083 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,294 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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