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4,380 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-272 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-264 ft
Altitude change
5,214 ft
Altitude min
5,478 ft
Altitude start
5,213 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-18.7%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
289 ft
Distance climb
3,914 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat

Rooster, Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cliffrose Trail System
    St. George, Utah
  • Ref Number
    #281
  • AKA
    Rick's Ridge
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #2139 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105771 in Trail Running
    • #89750 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Spring - Fall
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Pine Valley Ranger District

Fun downhill run along a rocky ridge with great views.

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THIS IS A DOWNHILL ONLY TRAIL!

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
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  • 45 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 218 rides
  • Last: Jul 18, 2026
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on May 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.64 (11 votes)
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        Directions to rooster-upper trailhead (37.253390, -113.549040)

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        5:29 | 14 | Jun 13, 2026 , St. George
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rooster, Upper

        Where is Rooster, Upper located?
        Rooster, Upper is located in Cliffrose Trail System, St. George, Utah, United States. It is part of the Cliffrose Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.25339, -113.54904.
        How hard is Rooster, Upper?
        Rooster, Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6%.
        What is the elevation gain for Rooster, Upper?
        Rooster, Upper has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 272 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,214 ft to 5,486 ft.
        Is Rooster, Upper a point to point trail?
        Yes, Rooster, Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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