Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Red Canyon Bike Trail
Nat. Rec. TrailSponsor
USFSLand Manager
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaRed Canyon
Panguitch, Utah -
Ref Number#33016
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Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypePaved Path
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Bike TypeXC, RD, Fat, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Nordic Skiing
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Land Owner
The Red Canyon Bicycle Trail (a National Recreation Trail), running for more than 8 paved miles, is appropriately named. This must-do path travels through scenic red canyons in an area referred to as "Little Bryce," after the nearby Bryce Canyon National Park.
The trail offers a non-motorized alternative to the busy State Route (Scenic Byway) 12, both winding through the Red Canyon in Utah's Dixie National Forest to a high mountain plateau. Surrounding the trail are towering cliffs and scattered pine forest.
For a longer trek, trail-goers can connect with the rustic Thunder Mountain Trail on the path's western tip. Access to campgrounds is also available.
Access Info
Parking is available on the trail's western end off SR 12 at the Thunder Mountain Trailhead or Red Canyon Visitor Center.
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Red Canyon Bike Trail multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change549 ft
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Altitude min7,091 ft
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Altitude max7,826 ft
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Altitude start7,091 ft
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Altitude end7,638 ft
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Grade0.8%
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Grade max-11.9%
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Grade min22.9%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat3,652 ft
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Avg time00:59:30
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Avg reverse time01:17:18
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