Little Creek Mesa
Hurricane, Utah
| Address: | ~Unnamed Road, Hurricane, UT 84737, USA |
| GPS: |
37°3'35.5"N 113°13'30.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
| Trail Length: | 20.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
| Trails/Routes: | 13.0 mi |
Mountain Bike
The Little Creek Mesa trail, located just outside of Hurricane, Utah, is a single track trail in the red rock mesas around the city of Hurricane. It is intermediate level but not so difficult that it would be considered too challenging for riders. The trail is about 20 miles long in total because it is interconnected with the Gooseberry Mesa and West Mesa loops that takes riders all around the mesas in the area. Complete with beautiful scenery, challenging climbs, sheer cliffs, and fast slick rock descents.
The best time to ride the Little Creek Mesa trail is from April to November to ensure that all riders can enjoy the best of this trail during peak times of the year. As with other mountain bike trails, it is not advised to ride this trail when it is raining or immediately after due to injury risk to riders and damage to the trail. Be sure to check the weather patterns before riding the trail to ensure your safety and to keep the trail in the best condition for future riders.
The Little Creek Mesa trail may be a little off the beaten path, but it can bring some excitement to riders who have been around the block in southern Utah and are looking to ride a new trail that is both challenging and fun!
More Information
Add ResourceNever 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.
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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 Hurricane, Utah
- Head south on S 100 W (46 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto W 100 S (0.4 mi)
- Continue onto UT-59 S (13.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Little Creek Mesa Rd (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto 400 W (0.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Little Creek Mesa Rd (0.9 mi)
- Turn right (1.5 mi)
- Slight left (3.2 mi)
- Turn right (0.6 mi)
- Turn left (0.1 mi)
- Turn left at the 1st cross streetDestination will be on the left(1.3 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
13.0 milesElevation Gain ?
1 feetReal Ascent ?
801 feetReal Descent ?
800 feetAvg Grade (0°)
0%Grade (-6° to 7°)
-11% to 12%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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