Guacamole Mesa
Virgin, Utah
| Address: | ~Dalton Wash Rd, Virgin, UT 84779, USA |
| GPS: |
37°13'38.7"N 113°6'54.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trail Length: | 10.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Figure 8 |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
| Trails/Routes: | 3.3 mi |
Hike and Mountain Bike
Guacamole Mesa, also known by locals as the Whole Guacamole, is an advanced level biking trail in Virgin, Utah (just outside of Hurricane). The trail starts in a climb up the mesa that features tight curves, a narrow trail, but gorgeous desert veiws as you bike up the steep trail. After the climb, bikers power down the mesa in to flat desert lands as they round the loop and end the trail at the same climb.
Just outside of Zion National park, many of the beautiful red cliffs can be seen from the Guacamole Mesa trail as you bike through vast desert and through beautiful red rock mesa. The loop itself is about 11 miles long, so be sure to pack plenty of water when you bike this trail.
A word of caution for this trail is to avoid biking in the rain or in bad weather because it makes the rocks during the uphill, narrow areas of the trail slippery and could cause a fall or injury to bikers.
This trail is a great test of skill for any biker wanting a challenge. What better place could you ask for than beautiful southern Utah? Guacamole Mesa could be exactly the challenge you are looking for!
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Guacamole Mesa
Guacamole Mesa is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Virgin, Utah. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Guacamole Mesa bike trail in Virgin.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/guacamole-mesa/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Virgin, Utah
- Head south on Sierra Bella Dr toward Pocketville Rd (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Pocketville Rd (0.1 mi)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto UT-9 E/
150 N Continue to follow UT-9 E(1.3 mi) - Turn left onto Dalton Wash Rd (1.9 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Dalton Wash Rd (2.3 mi)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the left(92 ft)
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