Ride to the Ride – St. George Edition 

One of the many awesome things about riding bikes in Southern Utah is the ability to ride to the ride. Not only leaving the car behind, but enjoying the scenery and extending the amazing singletrack we have into a bigger ride or just linking up more trails so you can pedal longer. 

Paradise/City Creek 

Probably the easiest to access from downtown St. George. Paradise Rim and City Creek trails sit just north of town on the red cliffs. Both are short, fun loops that have amazing views and high reward for effort. 

From Red Rock Bicycle to City Creek: 

1. Turn left on 100 S (Bike Lane) 

2. Turn left on 300 W (Bike Lane) 

3. Turn left onto Diagonal Street (Bike Lane) 

4. Turn right onto the bike path at the end of Diagonal and head north. 

5. Stay on this bike path heading north to the light and then turn right continuing on the bike path 

6. There is a steep grade for a bit, at the top you will see a step over, the trail starts there and will end on the same bike path at the top of 200 E. 

To continue to Paradise, from step 4 above: 

1. Turn left and go through the tunnel to go under Bluff Street 

2. On the other side, hang a hard right to continue north on the bike path 

3. At the light, use the crosswalk to cross and then continue north on the bike path 

4. Turn left at the Chuckwala Trailhead. 

Santa Clara River Reserve 

The Santa Clara River Reserve is home to many of the most popular trails in our area including Barrel Roll, Sidewinder, Rim Trails and Suicidal Tendencies. All the trails are well marked and range from intermediate to expert. 

From Red Rock Bicycle: 

1. Turn left on 100 S (Bike Lane) 

2. Turn left on 300 W (Bike Lane) 

3. Turn left onto Diagonal Street (Bike Lane) 

4. Turn right onto the bike path at the end of Diagonal and head north 

5. Turn left and go through the tunnel to go under Bluff Street 

6. On the other side, hang a hard right to continue north on the bike path 

7. Turn left onto 1250 N 

8. At the 4 way stop, turn right onto 1100 W 

9. Turn left onto 1375 N 

10. At the end of the pavement continue straight onto the gravel path 

11. The gravel path will put you directly across from a bike path, go straight to get on the bike path 

12. At the first Y, go right onto Halfway Wash Bike Path 

13. You will ride under Snow Canyon Parkway, the bike path will make a hard right and then loop back to the Snow Canyon Parkway Bike Path, go right onto the bike path. 

14. At the Tawa Pond, turn left into the parking lot. At the end of the lot there is a tunnel to take you under Snow Canyon Parkway. 

15. On the other side, follow the path until it puts you on Tuweap Drive. 

16. Follow Tuweap to Santa Clara Drive 

17. Go right. 

18. Turn left onto Gates Lane. Follow the dirt roads up to the trailhead. 

Barrel Ride/Zen 

Barrel Ride and Zen trails are located in Green Valley and offer some of the most technically challenging trail that Southern Utah has to offer. 

From Red Rock Bicycle: 

1. Head east on 100 S 

2. Turn south onto 400 W 

3. Turn left on 300 S 

4. Turn right on 100 E 

5. Follow 100 E south crossing 700 S 

6. The road will make a left and then a right to go around Dixie Middle School. 

7. At the end of 100 E, you will go straight across 1160 S to access the bike path 

8. Follow the bike path under Bluff Street 

9. Then head south on the bike path 

10. Turn right onto the Santa Clara River Bike Path 

11. At the end of the bike path, turn right onto 600 W 

12. Go around the roundabout and onto Tonequint drive heading west 

13. Turn right onto Curly Hollow 

14. Follow dirt roads to the trail 

Bear Claw Poppy 

The closest thing you can get to a roller coaster and still be on your bike, the Bear Claw Poppy trail is a hoot. It has plenty of challenges but provides alternative green lines for all of them. By far the most ridden trail in the area and is fun for all experience levels. 

From Red Rock Bicycle: 

1. Head east on 100 S 

2. Turn south onto 400 W 

3. Turn left on 300 S 

4. Turn right on 100 E 

5. Follow 100 E south crossing 700 S 

6. The road will make a left and then a right to go around Dixie Middle School. 

7. At the end of 100 E, you will go straight across 1160 S to access the bike path 

8. Follow the bike path under Bluff Street 

9. Then head south on the bike path 

10. Turn left on the Santa Clara River Bike Path 

11. At Confluence Park, go right onto the Virgin River Bike Path and cross the bridge 

12. Continue on the Virgin River Bike Path to Man O War road 

13. Go right and then right again onto Bloomington Drive 

14. Use bike lanes 

15. Turn right onto Navajo Drive 

16. Trailhead is just past the end of the pavement 

Prospector/Church Rocks 

Church Rocks is a classic St. George trail that provides chunky sandstone and beautiful views. It is often ridden with Prospector. Prospector is mostly smooth with some rocky obstacles and a bit of sand to keep you on your toes. 

From Red Rock Bicycle to City Creek: 

1. Turn left on 100 S (Bike Lane) 

2. Turn left on 300 W (Bike Lane) 

3. Turn left onto Diagonal Street (Bike Lane) 

4. Turn right onto the bike path at the end of Diagonal and head north. 

5. Stay on this bike path heading north to the light and then turn right continuing on the bike path 

6. Follow the Red Hills Bike Path until it ends putting you on Red Hills Parkway 

7. Continue on this road as it changes names to Buena Vista 

8. When Buena Vista tees into Washington Parkway go right. 

9. The Grapevine Trailhead will be on your left. 

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