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7.1 miles
Distance
552 ft
Climb
-568 ft
Descent
01:28:14
Avg time
-15 ft
Altitude change
4,317 ft
Altitude min
4,506 ft
Altitude max
4,401 ft
Altitude start
4,386 ft
Altitude end
-27.8%
Grade max
19.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
01:28:14
Avg time

Wire Mesa Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wire Mesa
    Hurricane, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #157 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #882 in E-Biking
    • #36 in Trail Running
    • #430 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Wire Mesa Completed in December 2016. It is intermediate by design with a few expert sections, all with ride arounds. If Guacamole and JEM had a trail baby, this is what it would look like

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  • 36.1 km average
6 Months
  • 152 rides
  • 16.7 km avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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        youtuber Premiers tours de roues sur Wire Mesa, un...
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        34:27 | 253 | May 11, 2025 , Hurricane
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        22:53 | 464 | Mar 29, 2024 , Hurricane
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        23:34 | 35 | May 17, 2026 , Hurricane
        Wire Mesa - Clockwise Fun and Challenging Sections
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        24:33 | 45 | Apr 18, 2026 , Hurricane

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        Everything you need to know before you head to the Greater Zion area in Southwestern Utah.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Wire Mesa

        ▼ Where is Wire Mesa located?
        Wire Mesa is located in Wire Mesa, Hurricane, Utah, United States. It is part of the Wire Mesa trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.13309, -113.07108.
        ▼ How hard is Wire Mesa?
        Wire Mesa is rated as Blue difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wire Mesa?
        Wire Mesa has 552 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 568 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,317 ft to 4,506 ft.
        ▼ Is Wire Mesa a point to point trail?
        Wire Mesa is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Wire Mesa?
        Wire Mesa is 7.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wire Mesa?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Wire Mesa. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Wire Mesa?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Wire Mesa are:
        • April (163 activities)
        • October (146 activities)
        • May (135 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Wire Mesa? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wire Mesa are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Wire Mesa?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 28 minutes to ride Wire Mesa. The trail is 7.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Wire Mesa?
        Wire Mesa is a very popular trail. There have been 6,243 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,748 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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