GUACAMOLE

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This network of trails, situated at the foot of Crater Hill, overlooks Coalpits Wash (Zion's low land desert) and the jagged skyline of the West Temple and Towers of the Virgin.  These trails offer a variety of rippled slickrock riding in the intermediate to advanced realm.  While there are some rock cairns and white dots marking the trails and junctions. 

​**a map (printed or phone app) is highly recommended to assist sometimes tricky navigation.**

This classic riding area is shaped like a lollipop with various side excursions that deviate from the main trail offering many great options for half and full day adventures.  Accessible by most vehicles year round.

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TRAIL DIFFICULTY RATINGS: 
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GREEN

EASy

BLUE 

intermediate

Vertical Divider

BLACK DIAMOND

EXPERT

Vertical Divider

Margarita

OVERVIEW

The “stem” of the lollipop begins at the parking lot and provides access to the other trails in the network.  Margarita is more than just an access trail though, it’s perfect for getting your feet wet on slickrock while also providing varying terrain to your boundaries.  And has superb smooth and flowy transitions between the sandstone, dirt singletrack and petrified dunes you’ll ride. - See Map
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DIFFICULTY:

LOGISTICS

• Trailhead: https://goo.gl/maps/kCBt14mDgrT2

 

• Mileage: 2.9 Miles (4.65km)

 

• Elevation Change: 212ft. (64m)

 

• Difficulty: Intermediate

 

• Trail Type: Slickrock

 

• Crowds: Weekends and holidays during the late Spring and Fall can find Guacamole flooded with bikers. Summer temperatures thin out the crowds. Free camping is also found on the Mesa, which increases traffic during events, such as the Red Bull Rampage in October. 

Extra Notes

During Summer months, most trails on Guacamole can be an extremely physical ride, as the trails are mostly in full sun. It's recommend that riders take plenty of water and breaks throughout the day between June - September. ​

Guacamole Trail

OVERVIEW

The “lollipop” of the trail area offers a variety of intermediate slickrock climbs and small rock drops resulting in a tipsy-turney rollercoaster ride.  Often treated as a playground, this loop is a great place to explore the realm of slickrock riding and what is possible on the grippy rock.  Be sure to look out for the petrified wood that litters the area. - See Map
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DIFFICULTY:

LOGISTICS

• Trailhead:  https://goo.gl/maps/kCBt14mDgrT2

 

• Mileage: 1.4 Miles (2.25km)

 

• Elevation Change: 136ft. (41m)

 

• Difficulty: Intermediate 

 

• Trail Type: Slickrock

EXTRA NOTES

• The Guacamole trail is mostly in full sun, meaning riders will want to carry extra water and take breaks during the months of June - September. 

Salt on the Rim

OVERVIEW

A great alternative to the primary Margarita trail lends beautiful vista views of the surrounding mesas. This is a great side trail for the journey back to the car that combines some technical obstacles while riding along the mesa’s edge. It is a truly unique Zion riding experience.​ - See Map

DIFFICULTY:

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LOGISTICS

• Trailhead: https://goo.gl/maps/kCBt14mDgrT2

 

• Mileage: 1 Mile (1.60km)

 

• Elevation: 262ft. (80m)

 

• Trail Type: Slickrock
  
  
• Difficulty: Difficult

Extra Notes
 

• Trails on the Guacamole system are typically in full sun, meaning riders should bring extra water and take breaks between the months of June - September. 

Holy Guacamole

OVERVIEW

This is the longest version of the lollipop and offers technical riding over rock formations with steep drops and climbs. This is the most physically demanding option in the Guacamole Trail Network. formations with steep drops and climbs resulting in the most physically demanding option in the Guacamole Trail Network.  This trail follows the natural contours along the edge of the mesa with expansive views of the valley below.  It also contains some of the flowiest singletrack in the area.  - See Map

DIFFICULTY:

LOGISTICS

• Trailhead: https://goo.gl/maps/kCBt14mDgrT2

 

• Mileage: 3.2 Miles (5.15km) 

 

• Elevation Gain: 385ft. (117m)

 

• Trail Type: Singletrack/Slickrock

 

• ​Difficulty: Difficult

 
Extra Notes
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• Trails on the Guacamole system are typically in full sun, meaning riders should bring extra water and take breaks between the months of June - September.