more stats
4,190 ft
Distance
144 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:07:38
Avg time
135 ft
Altitude change
3,158 ft
Altitude min
3,293 ft
Altitude max
3,158 ft
Altitude start
3,294 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-3.1%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
3,031 ft
Distance climb
456 ft
Distance down
702 ft
Distance flat
00:07:38
Avg time

Precipice Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santa Clara River Reserve
    St. George, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39902 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3176 in E-Biking
    • #76086 in Trail Running
    • #100435 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #773 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #78 in E-Biking
    • #1,620 in Trail Running
    • #2,241 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden, Skinny

This is a fun downhill but you can climb it if you want, just watch out for the bikes flying down. There are better ways to climb to sidewinder and the other trails in the area. The trail is narrow and has a few areas that can cause less adventurous riders apprehension.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock gardensSkinnies
Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12.2 km average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 15.0 km avg distance
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  • 946 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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on May 12, 2026
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Avg: 4.03 (22 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to precipice trailhead (37.121000, -113.675750)
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      4 ★ 59%
      3 ★ 9%
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      8 Reviews & Comments

      ahhchon
      Dear guys that told my wife this is uphill only. You cray.
      Cormieroutside
      Nice line, however FYI there are no berms, jumps, drops or skinnies. A stretch to call it blue. Beautiful area.
      willride4food willride4food
      Blue for sure in either direction and both ways are fun. Fastest way to sidewinder.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Precipice located?
      Precipice is located in Santa Clara River Reserve, St. George, Utah, United States. It is part of the Santa Clara River Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.121, -113.67575.
      ▼ How hard is Precipice?
      Precipice is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Precipice?
      Precipice has 144 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,158 ft to 3,293 ft.
      ▼ Is Precipice a point to point trail?
      Precipice is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Precipice?
      Precipice is 4,190 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Precipice?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Precipice. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Precipice?
      Precipice is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access Precipice? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Precipice are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Precipice?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Precipice. The trail is 4,190 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Precipice?
      Precipice is a very popular trail. There have been 7,923 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,061 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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