The Santa Clara River Reserve, located near Santa Clara, Utah and Snow Canyon State Park, is a trail system close to the Green Valley trail system that has similar trails and a connecter trail between the two systems for the hard core riders that want get as much mountain biking in as possible. With many trails rated from beginner to moderate, the Santa Clara River Reserve trails have a little something for all riders. If you are looking for an all day riding experience, there are plenty of trails to do so, or if you are looking to have a short bike ride in between other activities in the busy St. George area, there are plenty of shorter options as well. Be sure to follow all trail etiquette with other bike riders and hikers along these trails and watch for the weather to make sure you are not riding after a rainstorm when the trails are muddy. All trails in the reserve are best from April to September. Santa Clara River Reserve will wow you with the variety of trails you can both hike and bike along the beautiful bluffs of Southern Utah!

Barrel Roll is a short but difficult trail and many bikers from out of town assume that they can bike it fairly easily. Make no mistake, the Barrel Roll trail packs quite a punch in its 6 mile round trip with rocky slides and a trail that is mostly uphill, although riders get to enjoy the beautiful view of the City of St. George, Snow Canyon, and the red rock bluffs surrounding the area. 

Black Brush is a 4 mile trail that takes riders up and down the red rock bluffs just outside of Snow Canyon. It is moderately trafficked and mostly used by hikers, so if you are riding your bike along this trail be sure to be courteous to the hikers in the area. The loop takes riders and hikers along the rim of one of the bluffs where wildflowers, views of St. George and Snow Canyon, and desert wildlife can be seen.

Cove Wash Access Trail is a short but steep trail that gives riders access to the entire Cove Wash trail. It is often viewed as a "warm-up" for the entirety of the Cove Wash trail and gives beginner riders a taste of what the entire trail is like. The trail itself is only a mile long and could be a great place for a short hike if you are pressed for time. 

Cove Wash (East & West) trail is a heavily trafficked 10 mile trail that mountain bikers share with ATV riders. Be aware of all riders along the trail and do not attempt to pass ATV riders or mountain bikers. This trail is mostly an uphill ride until riders can coast down to the wash to end the out and back style trail. It is not one of the more popular trails in the system, but is a great option for any biker that wants to challenge themselves while riding in the trail system.

Gates Lane is one of the unique trails along the Santa Clara River Reserve. The trail head is located along a residential street and continues 1.6 miles until bikers meet up with the rest of the trail system. The trail is gradually up hill until bikers get to the large incline at the end where the trail meets up with the trail system. Gates Lane is mostly used as a connecter trail that can be great for a quick ride.

The Precipice Trail is a less than one mile trail that is most used as a connecter trail between the Sidewinder trail and Barrel Roll. but it is a challenge to all those that dare to ride it. With a steep incline and a narrow trail about half way through because of a small rock slide that happened recently because of construction in the area. 

The Rim Runner loop bike trail offers a unique ride along the tabletop mesas of southern Utah. As you ride along this one of a kind trail, bikers overlook the vast desert landscape complete with rolling hills, switchbacks and lots of sand. Riders of an intermediate to beginner level would be fine on this trail to gain more experience with biking around and over large rocks, experience rough terrain, bike through sand, and through smooth washes that allow for faster biking.

The Sidewinder Trail is a 1.7 mile alternative trail to Barrel Roll that is a great shortcut, but it is not the easy trail riders are looking for. With hills, sand, and narrow trails, Sidewinder trail will keep you on your toes as you ride through this short but challenging trail. 

Suicidal Tendencies is one of the more advanced trails in the Santa Clara River Reserve system as a Black Diamond level trail. This trail is 4 miles with sharp twists and turns, steep hills, narrow trails with sheer cliffs off the edge, and fast down hill areas, this trail is sure to get your blood pumping as you cruise through this trail. Suicidal Tendencies is one of the more popular trails in the system amongst the more advanced bikers. While it is fun to ride this trail quickly, be sure to be mindful of other bikers that may not be going as fast.