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Virgin River Rim Trail
3 reviews
3 of 5
This is a trail head to trail head type of trail and is not a loop, but there are places along the trail where some other trails intersect and switchbacks can be ridden down to Navajo Lake, which is north of the trail. The altitude at the top is approximately 9,500', so riders need to be physically fit and acclimated to the altitude. Take plenty of water or you may find yourself in a dehydrated state due to riding at altitude. Just about all types of riding can be found from smooth dirt, rocky sections, roots, and severely steep switchbacks which may require hiking for some riders.
Take UT 143 out of Brian Head for 4 miles, then onto UT 148 for another 7 miles. On UT 148, you will pass Cedar Breaks National Monument so plan on stopping for some great a great photo opportunity. UT 148 runs into UT 14, take a right on UT 14 for quite many miles, then right at Cedar Canyon for approximately 6.5 miles to Woods Ranch which is where the trail head begins, or ends, depending on where you started. You will need to leave a vehicle at the trail head and shuttle a vehicle to the other end of the trail where you will park the other vehicle at Strawberry Point parking area. I don't exactly remember how to get to Strawberry Point Parking area as some one else handled the shuttleing activities. Would be best to get a detailed map from one of the bike rental shops in Brian Head.
Summary: One of the best trails and camping areas in Utah. Single track through giant stands of Aspen, Fir, Blue Spruce. Miles and miles of very good single track. Views of the rim that are breath taking. Near Navajo Lake, another great little trail. Camp at Teha on the west end of the lake. Altitude is up there no question the lake is at 8200 feet, and the trail up to 9500 I think. Still very rideable by flat landers for some reason. There are tough sections but overall a person that just rides weekends can do it.
Other recommended trails in the same area: Brian Head has a tremedous amount of trails. Lodging is reasonable. Try it you will like it. The area burries Moab.
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Review Date March 4, 2002
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Ridden Trail: Ridden Once
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Reviewed by: Jimbojoe
, from San Antonio, TX
Summary: What a great trail for those foolhearty who love 500' steep climbs, fast decends, sharp switchbacks, and spectacular views at the top. If you have room, be sure and take a light weight point-and-shoot camera with a zoom lens for some spectacular shots of the Virgin River and Zion National Park in the distance. You will ride smooth dirt singletrack, rock sections, over some limited roots, and loose gravel areas on some of the downhill switchback sections. At the 11.2 mile mark (Cascade Falls Trail intersection) from Strawberry Point parking area, park your bike,lock it and do the approximate 1-hour to and from hike to Cascade Falls. You'll be glad you did. Have fun!!
Recommended Route: Expect lung burning climbs to the top and watch for trails that intersect the Virgin River Rim Trail which can take you down to Navajo Lake if you decide not to ride the full 33 miles. But, you will also need a shuttle vehicle parked at the dike (dam) at Navajo Lake. Dike trail will take you down to Navajo Lake. I didn't like the vehicle shuttling portion of the trail which caused some minor problems for some in our group, but otherwise the trail is a "must do" for altitude junkies. The trail deserves 5 stars, but I rated it 4 stars cause I don't particularly like long, lung burning climbs at my age.
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