more stats
2,224 ft
Distance
150 ft
Climb
00:04:53
Avg time
150 ft
Altitude change
5,996 ft
Altitude min
6,146 ft
Altitude max
5,996 ft
Altitude start
6,145 ft
Altitude end
6.7%
Grade
-2.6%
Grade max
23.9%
Grade min
2,001 ft
Distance climb
75 ft
Distance down
148 ft
Distance flat
00:04:53
Avg time

State Beast Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Three Peaks Trail System
    Cedar City, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 100 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #133866 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #31041 in E-Biking
    • #302467 in Trail Running
    • #113402 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This new addition to the NICA state course will make your thighs and lungs burn. It is steep, loose, and rocky.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 147 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2025
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State Beast Trail Reports

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Apr 8, 2026 @ 2:11pm (America/Denver)
Apr 8, 2026
Feb 4, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Denver)
Feb 4, 2026
 Please avoid soft/muddy trails
Oct 17, 2025 @ 5:47pm (America/Phoenix)
Oct 17, 2025
 Getting drier as state continues
Apr 28, 2025 @ 11:31am
Apr 28, 2025
Mar 31, 2025 @ 9:41pm
Mar 31, 2025
 Great condition!
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on Apr 8, 2026
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      Routes with this trail

      2023 State Champs NICA UTAH
      ★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 510 ft • 1 •
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      2025 NICA Cedar City State Course
      ★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 489 ft • 1 • Loop • Race •
      This course combines flowy singletrack with a bit of slickrock tech for an extremely fun finish! The...
      NICA UTAH States course 2024
      6 miles • 490 ft • 1 • Race •
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is State Beast located?
      State Beast is located in Three Peaks Trail System, Cedar City, Utah, United States. It is part of the Three Peaks Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.77561, -113.18732.
      ▼ How hard is State Beast?
      State Beast is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for State Beast?
      State Beast has 150 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,996 ft to 6,146 ft.
      ▼ Is State Beast a point to point trail?
      State Beast is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is State Beast?
      State Beast is 2,224 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on State Beast?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on State Beast. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride State Beast?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride State Beast are:
      • October (120 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
      • July (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access State Beast? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to State Beast are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride State Beast?
      The estimated time to ride State Beast is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 2,224 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is State Beast?
      State Beast is a very popular trail. There have been 1,128 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,754 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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