more stats
2.2 miles
Distance
182 ft
Climb
-184 ft
Descent
00:19:50
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
2,729 ft
Altitude min
2,861 ft
Altitude max
2,732 ft
Altitude start
2,730 ft
Altitude end
-14%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
4,360 ft
Distance climb
4,882 ft
Distance down
2,165 ft
Distance flat
00:19:50
Avg time

Pushing Tin Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Desert Canyons
    St. George, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27943 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2594 in E-Biking
    • #103718 in Trail Running
    • #98577 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #595 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #59 in E-Biking
    • #2,223 in Trail Running
    • #2,206 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

It’s short but fun. I would categorize it as a good trail for a beginner who is ready to consider him or herself an intermediate. It has good flow, fun rock features, and lots of little well-crafted climbs that keep it interesting. For an advanced rider looking for a quick after-work or rest day ride, it’s just right. Do the loop both ways to get about 8 miles and 600’ of climbing.

Tags
Family friendlyFlowy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 72 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 947 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Pushing Tin Loop Trail Reports

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on Jun 4, 2026
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Avg: 4.3 (25 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      8 Reviews & Comments

      CCS414
      Good, easy to follow single track with good signage and a good trailhead. Mostly easy pedaling but there are a few intermediate technical bits. Also two brief advanced spurs if you enjoy technical climbing/descending. Overall a good trail for experienced beginners to practice technical riding. More challenging when ridden CCW. Not the prettiest area and no good views to speak of.

      Super fun IMO. Will ride again. My only complaint is that it's a bit short so maybe plan on riding it CCW then turn around and ride CW.
      yamabrad
      This is a good trail Rode, no significant downhill.

      Rode both directions, both are fun and have their own challenges. Go clockwise for a less intense climb and slightly more flow coming down. Go counterclockwise for blue/black climbs and little to no flow on the down.

      Great morning ride, 7am and no other riders.
      mattwaggon mattwaggon
      Great intro trail to start getting into more technical and chunky rides. There are a few rocky sections but with low consequences, so once you're comfortably on this trail you can work your way up to Barrel Roll, Paradise, Zen and KLC. Fun both directions

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pushing Tin Loop located?
      Pushing Tin Loop is located in Desert Canyons, St. George, Utah, United States. It is part of the Desert Canyons trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.01165, -113.52547.
      ▼ How hard is Pushing Tin Loop?
      Pushing Tin Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pushing Tin Loop?
      Pushing Tin Loop has 182 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 184 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,729 ft to 2,861 ft.
      ▼ Is Pushing Tin Loop a point to point trail?
      Pushing Tin Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pushing Tin Loop?
      Pushing Tin Loop is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pushing Tin Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pushing Tin Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pushing Tin Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pushing Tin Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pushing Tin Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Pushing Tin Loop. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pushing Tin Loop?
      Pushing Tin Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 7,695 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,846 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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