Mountain Biking

Paragon Climbing
St. George, UT, United States

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Course Description:

'' Zion views Mesa
Groomed dirt single track weaving through the sagebrush leads to a fun wash and brief climb onto a slick rock bench. Beautifully sculpted stone leads past several potholes and expanses of petrified wood with stunning views of the western walls of Zion National Park.
10 mile loop
Fantastic Views
Technical diff: 3+
Average time: 3 hours

Jem Trail
A down hill romp through the foothills at the base of gooseberry mesa. Sagebrush slalom course weaves through wash, over small ledges, and around drainages to finish on a single track cliff 100 feet above the Virgin river.
7 mile point to point Shuttle Required
12 mile loop with dirt road return ride
Fast fun single track
Technical Diff: 3-
Average time: 2 hours

Jem Trail/ Gould’s Rim
Ride the down hill cruise of the Jem trail to the shuttle. Then drive back up the hill and roll down the other side of the Hurricane cliffs along the rim of Gould’s Wash. The final rocky road will have your brakes smoking.
14 mile point to point (shuttle required)
Down-hillers delight
Technical Diff: 3-
Average time: 4 hours

Hurricane Rim Loop
20 mile loop that combines the best terrain that the desert has to offer. A brutal mile long climb onto Gould¡¯s rim leads through remote areas of the hurricane cliffs to the start of the Jem trail. Downhill cruising and weaving through the sagebrush then up again along the rim of the virgin river back to the trail head.
20 mile loop
Leg, lung, and eyeball workout
Technical diff: 3+
Average time: 5 hours

Church Rocks
Intro to slick rock riding 101. This short trail is an excellent primer on the subtleties of slick rock riding. Rock, sand boulders and beautiful views of a distant Zion National Park mark this quick and fun trail.
6 mile loop
Fun and challenging
Technical diff: 3+
Average Time: 2 hours

Gooseberry Mesa
One of the best mountain bike rides in the US. Several fantastic loop rides along the top of the mesa. Slick rock riding from tame to insane connected together with dirt single track through the juniper forest. Awesome riding with incredible views of the desert southwest. Rated the #1 ride in the US by mountain bike mag.
Several loops from 5 to 15 miles long
Stellar views and superb riding
Tech diff: 3¡ª5+
Average time: 3¡ª5 hours

Little Creek Mesa
Lesser known, and less consistently technical than Gooseberry, this 10¡ª14 mile loop offers stunning views and spectacular riding around the rim and across the slick rock expanses of Little Creek Mesa. Route finding skills and adequate preparation, are required for this scenic and isolated ride.
10¡ª14 mile loop
Leave the crowds behind
Tech diff: 4
Average time 3¡ª4 hours

Stuki springs/ Bear paw poppy trail
Fun cruising through the clay foothills west of St.George. A combination of several trail head and shuttle options offer a variety of ride choices from sweet single track coasting to spirit crushing hills. A maze of low desert single track that will have you sweating in January.
13 mile point to point (many shuttle options available)
4 season riding with great views
Tech diff: 3
Average time 2¡ª5 hours

Navaho Lake
High elevation cruising through the spruces, aspens and summer wildflowers. This trail is a spectacular ride when everything else is baking in the Utah summer heat. Easy single track around the lake can be connected with the virgin river rim trail for a high elevation test of lung and leg power.
11 mile loop around lake ( cherry stem options abound)
Summer and fall riding
Tech diff: 2 - 3
Average time: 2 - 5 hours
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Phone:1-888-41-CLIMB (1-888-412-5462) - (435) 673-1709

School Address:

Paragon Climbing
PO Box 2234 St. George, Ut. 84771 United States
1-888-41-CLIMB (1-888-412-5462) - (435) 673-1709
paragon1@infowest.com


Jobs & Resumes: St. George
Houses & Roommates: St. George

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