Guided Mountain Biking on the Gooseberry Mesa

Top reasons to ride the Gooseberry Mesa Trail

Plenty of slickrock, tight singletrack, and vistas for days
One of the best technical trails in the world
Even the best riders in the world are challenged by the world-class terrain

Known for its epic world-class terrain and twisting slickrock singletrack with a variety of routes, Gooseberry Mesa is a great place to improve your skills and enjoy the phenomenal views of Zion National Park. The abundance of different loops, including a practice loop for beginners, make this location a perfect option for beginners and families as well as MTB pros looking for a challenge — there are even several double black diamond sections! Nestled between Zion National Park and Hurricane in Southern Utah, it boasts wonderful scenery and an even better mountain biking community that keeps on improving it. Created over 20 years ago, it has an interesting history, and in 2006, it was granted National Recreation Trail Status. Quench your thirst for adventure on this magnificent trail and make the most of your day with an experienced local guide!

Season

Year-round, but spring and fall are ideal

Nearest city

Las Vegas, CA, is two hours away

Duration

1 day

Skill level

Beginner to advanced

Choose how you spend your day

Gooseberry Mesa is an absolute classic mountain biking trail. There are many different ways to ride this trail network, meaning there is something for everyone! Your guide will take you to a loop most suitable for your skill level and your goals for the day — all you have to do is enjoy the spectacular panoramas and fun slickrock singletrack that makes this trail a must-do. Spend up to 5 hours riding along divine rock towers and red canyons that the Zion area is famous for!

Saddle up and get ready to ride Utah’s premiere slickrock trail. Gooseberry Mesa promises mile after mile of descents, ledges, bowls, and climbs, all on fantastic sandstone that pairs perfectly with mountain bike tires. Spend your time exploring the slickrock mazes and learn about the area from your guide. The trail offers something for every skill level, although intermediate and advanced riders will enjoy rock rollers and steep uphill grinds more. Come ride the trail that gives Moab a run for its money!

Meet your guide

Zion Rock & Mountain Guides

Certified Guides

Zion is filled with awe and inspiring landscapes. Zion Rock and Mountain Guides are here because they are passionate about the park and the epic adventures around it. They want to make the adventures and the beauty of this area available to you.

Reviews (2)

Kent K. about Zion Rock and Mountain Guides

We scheduled a 3 hour mountain bike ride in late April. Everyone in the shop was very knowledgeable and friendly. Jeff was our riding guide. We were all quite athletic although had very little experience on mountain bikes. Jeff used the first 30 mins on relatively flat terrain do decide whether were would be able to tackle some of the more challenging mesas. He safely guided us up some incredible trails with very rewarding views of the valley. This is an excellent activity and would highly recommend it.

Kathy C. about Zion Rock and Mountain Guides

We had two days of adventures with Zion Rock and Mountain Guides – one day canyoneering and one day mountain biking. Both activities were highlights of our trip. The guides, Jack & Spencer, were outstanding! Their concern with safety and focus on making each activity a quality experience for everyone in our group was impressive. We had a variety skill levels and many of us were novices at both activities. Our guides made sure everyone had a fantastic time. I highly recommend this outfit!

Things to know

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in St. George, please refer to the official Government of Utah website.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

This is what you get on a one-day adventure:

- An experienced MTB guide with extensive local knowledge of the area
- Transportation from your accommodation to and from the trail

What is not included:

- Transportation to St. George or Hurricane
- Accommodation
- Meals and snacks
- Mountain bike rentals

Mountain bike rentals are available for an added fee from $50 from your guide.

You will need to be able to bike between three and seven hours, depending on the itinerary you choose. The terrain around Hurricane and St. George is various and accommodates all technical skill levels. For those more advanced, the loose, steep singletracks are one of its strongest selling points. There are plenty of trails suitable for beginners and family getaways, while there are also trails that even the most experienced among the group will find challenging. Keep in mind — opting for the full day option means more biking, which is strenuous even if you stay on beginner level trails.

As long as you pedal on two wheels, you can book this adventure. A guide will explain the different mountain bike techniques and body positions to get you feeling comfortable on the trial. You will progress at a level that is consistent with your comfort. Once you finally get the hang of trail riding, you will only want more!

You’ll need:

- Wear comfortable riding or athletic clothing, preferably moisture-wicking or synthetic material
- Sneakers or sport shoes
- Breathable outside layer or jacket
- Sunglasses
- Plenty of water, water bottle or hydration bladder
- Daypack with snacks
- Biking gloves are optional but recommended
- Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)

Wear comfortable riding or athletic clothing, preferably moisture wicking or synthetic material. Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Make sure to take plenty of water as there is no drinking water available on the mesa.

Group sizes and prices:

- For these private adventures, the maximum client to guide ratio is 6:1.
- The cost per person decreases as the group grows, so it’s the perfect opportunity to go mountain biking with friends and family.

Mountain biking on Gooseberry Mesa, St. George, can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:

- Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to book this course.
- Children as young as 10 are able to go on trips with a legal guardian. That said, if you have a young rider strong enough to handle sustained climbs (either riding or walking their bike) of hundreds of feet, and rough terrain, then they may be able to participate on a case-by-case basis.

If your party has minors younger than 18 years old, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

There are several airport options for getting to Hurricane and St. George. Salt Lake City (SLC) is about a five-hour drive. Las Vegas (LAS) is much closer, being just over a two-hour drive, and St. George (SGU) has a regional airport. Regardless of which airport you choose, SLC or LAS, you can utilize the St. George Express shuttle service.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will determine the best place and time to meet. Usually the tour begins at the guide’s shop where you will get your bike. From there, you’ll head to your tour. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and ability of the group.

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