ZION ADVENTURES
  • Home
  • Narrows
    • Plan Your Narrows Hike >
      • Narrows Equipment
      • Seasons in Zion
      • Guided Narrows Hike
    • Safety and Ethics
  • Rentals
    • Narrows Rentals
    • Bike Rentals >
      • Zion Canyon Biking
      • Plan Your Bike Ride >
        • J.E.M. & Hurricane Cliffs
        • Gooseberry Mesa
        • Guacamole
        • Little Creek Mesa
        • Wire Mesa
        • Zion Canyon Biking
    • Camping and Hiking
    • Technical Gear
  • Guided Trips
    • Overland Tour
    • Guided Narrows
    • Guided Hiking
    • Family Adventures >
      • Family Canyoneering
      • Family Rock Climbing
    • Canyoneering >
      • Canyon Adventure Day
      • High Adventure Day
      • Eye Of The Needle Via Ferrata
      • Rock+Canyon Adventure Day
      • Escalante - Neon Canyon
    • Rock Climbing >
      • Rock Adventure Day
      • Rock+Canyon Adventure Day
    • Biking >
      • Scenic Zion Bike Tour
    • Landscape Photography
    • Via Ferrata
  • Courses
    • Wilderness First Responder
    • Canyoneering >
      • Half-Day Ground School
      • One Day Basic
      • Three Day Basic
      • Progressive Courses
    • Rock Climbing >
      • Basic Rock
      • Progressive Rock
    • Photography
  • Shuttles
    • Zion: Eastern Trailheads
    • Zion: Western Trailheads
  • About Us
    • Our Staff
    • Career Opportunities >
      • Job Descriptions
    • Adventure Blog
  • Hiking Zion
    • Kolob Terrace
    • Zion Canyon
    • Southwest Desert
    • Zion Eastside
    • Kolob Canyons
  • Request a Trip
BIKING TRAIL
​

​J.E.M.  &

​HURRICANE CLIFFS 



The Locals' Favorite.  If you’re looking for the classic desert riding experience, this is the area for you.  The trails here wander through a vast area of sprawling sagebrush, punctuated by mesas and washes.

​An observant rider is likely to spot rabbits, lizards, and small birds flitting between bushes, while ravens, hawks, and vultures soar quietly overhead.
 Boasting an IMBA Epic and over 40 miles of rideable terrain, there's a little something for the whole crew.  
​

trail difficulty ratings
​

GREEN

Picture

EASY

BLUE

Picture

Intermediate

Vertical Divider

Picture
Jem Trail
OVERVIEW

The local favorite, this trail is smooth, fast and and a roller coaster of a ride.  When combined with the JEM Doubletrack it makes a great half day ride with gradual uphills and amazing views of Zion NP to the Northeast and the Pine Valley Mountains to the West leading to a fast and flowy downhill descent. - See Map
​

​

DIFFICULTY:

Picture
LOGISTICS

  • Trailhead: https://goo.gl/maps/J4uWYwxYEq32
 
  • Mileage: 5.8 miles (9.35km) 
 
  • Elevation Change: 373 ft. (114m)
 ​
  • Difficulty: Moderate
​
  • Trail Type: Intermediate
  ​
Extra Notes

During Summer months, the Jem can be an extremely physical ride, as the ride is in full sun the entire time. It's recommend that riders take plenty of water and breaks throughout the day between June - September. ​
Goosebumps
OVERVIEW

A true roller coaster of a ride, Goosebump traverses the base of the mesa ducking in and out of the shadows formed by the fin’s above you.  Much like Dead Ringer, Goosebumps has a few splits into easier and harder sections to provide little challenges for everyone.  Goosebumps may also be combined with the JEM Trail and Dead Ringer into a great loop.


DIFFICULTY: 

Picture
LOGISTICS

  • Trailhead:  Goosebumps can be accessed from the main Jem Trailhead, or from the Virgin Dam Trailhead as a connector. 
 
  • Mileage: 3.6 miles (5.80km)
 
  • Elevation Gain: 219ft. (67m)
 
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
 
  • Trail Type: Singletrack
 ​
EXTRA NOTES
 
  • This trail is in full sunlight and can become extremely hot during summer months (June - September). If riding, take plenty of water and breaks throughout your day. 
Cryptobionic
OVERVIEW

Home to the only two banked turns in the J.E.M Network, Cryptobionic twists and turns through fields of cryptobiotic soil.  The trail rides well in either direction (uphill or downhill) making it a great candidate for various loops in the area.  ‘Crypto’ has something for everyone, there are a couple more technical options accompanied by easy ride arounds!  ​

DIFFICULTY: 

Picture
LOGISTICS

  • Trailhead: Cryptobionic is located as a connector trail between the Hurricane Rim Loop, Jem Trail system, and Goosebumps. 
 
  • Mileage: 3.3 Miles (5.80km)
 
  • Elevation: 279 ft. (85m)
 
  • Trail Type: Singletrack

  • Difficulty: Easy
 ​
Extra Notes 

  • This trail is in full sunlight and can become extremely hot during summer months (June - September). If riding, take plenty of water and breaks throughout your day. 
More Cowbell
OVERVIEW

A great beginner ride with some of the prettiest views in the area make More Cowbell a great way to warm up the legs for a longer day of riding or a great trail for the whole family to experience. The trail traverses the Mesa tops located just off the main Jem Trail Parking area. New riders should still be mindful of a few difficult obstacles along this section of trail, including sudden small to moderate rollers and lose rocks on steep climbs. 

DIFFICULTY:

Picture

LOGISTICS

  • Trailhead: https://goo.gl/maps/Hq5nSp5qLbJ2
 
  • Mileage: 2.7 Miles (4.35km) 
 
  • Elevation Change: 178 ft. (54m)
 
  • Trail Type: Singletrack 
 
  • ​Difficulty: Easy ​​
 ​
Extra Notes

  • This trail is in full sunlight and can become extremely hot during summer months (June - September). If riding, take plenty of water and breaks throughout your day. 
Dead Ringer
OVERVIEW

One of the newer trails in the network, Dead Ringer wears two faces: 1) provides an easy climb to the upper JEM trail parking lot with a must do traverse cut into the mesa 2) A cruising descent with multiple “A” & “B” sections at tougher obstacles.  Be aware there is 2-way traffic on this trail with a couple of blind corners!  ​

DIFFICULTY: 

Picture
LOGISTICS

  • Trailhead: Can be accessed via the main Jem Trailhead or the Virgin River Dam Trailhead as connector. 
 
  • Mileage: 5.2 miles (8.35km)
 
  • Elevation Change: 178ft. (54m)
 
  • Trail Type: Singletrack

  • Difficulty: Intermediate
 ​
Extra Notes 

  • This trail is in full sunlight and can become extremely hot during summer months (June - September). If riding, take plenty of water and breaks throughout your day. 
Double Track to JEM Trailhead
OVERVIEW

This trail climbs steadily from the virgin dam trailhead parking lot to the upper JEM trailhead through washes and canyons to the base of Gooseberry Mesa Point. It offers breathtaking views (both large and small) and wonderful solitude. The double-track makes for a shady morning ride to the top of the JEM. ​

DIFFICULTY:

Picture
LOGISTICS

  • Trailhead: Can be accessed via the main Jem Trailhead or the Virgin River Dam Trailhead. 
 
  • Mileage: 4.5 miles (7.25km)
 
  • Elevation Change: 634ft. (193m)
 
  • Trail Type: Singletrack

  • Difficulty: Easy
 ​
Extra Notes 

  • This trail is in full sunlight and can become extremely hot during summer months (June - September). If riding, take plenty of water and breaks throughout your day. 
Hurricane Rim Loop - IMBA Epic
OVERVIEW

The most popular loop trail in the area combines 3 of the best trails in the network (Hurricane Rim Trail, Goulds Rim and the almighty JEM Trail) into a beautifully flowing 23+ mile loop that starts and ends at any three of the main trailheads in the area. Most commonly started at the Lower Jem TH and ridden in a counterclockwise fashion, this trail starts out with some technical singletrack along the rim of the Virgin River Gorge, a climb along Gould’s Rim and a fast and flowy descent down the JEM trail back to the lower TH.
​

DIFFICULTY: 

Picture
LOGISTICS

  • Trailhead: Can be accessed via the main Jem Trailhead or the Virgin River Dam Trailhead. 
 
  • Mileage: 23.7 miles (38 km)
 
  • Elevation Change: 1937 feet (590 meters)
 
  • Trail Type: Singletrack

  • Difficulty: Intermediate
 ​
Extra Notes 

  • This trail is in full sunlight and can become extremely hot during summer months (June - September). If riding, take plenty of water and breaks throughout your day. 

About Us

Maps and Location

Careers

Media Inquiries
​ 

​Contact Us
​

Adventure Blog

Our Staff

​Terms of Service
 

​Zion Adventures™ is a DBA of Zion Adventure Company™ 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Open Daily
March - October, 8am-8pm
November, 8am-7pm

December - February 9am-5pm

*Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas


Picture

​36 Lion Blvd. 
Springdale, UT 84767
Springdale Shuttle Stop 3


Picture
Picture
Picture

© 2022 Zion Adventures™
Zion's Original Narrows Outfitter & Canyoneering Guide Service 
   

  • Home
  • Narrows
    • Plan Your Narrows Hike >
      • Narrows Equipment
      • Seasons in Zion
      • Guided Narrows Hike
    • Safety and Ethics
  • Rentals
    • Narrows Rentals
    • Bike Rentals >
      • Zion Canyon Biking
      • Plan Your Bike Ride >
        • J.E.M. & Hurricane Cliffs
        • Gooseberry Mesa
        • Guacamole
        • Little Creek Mesa
        • Wire Mesa
        • Zion Canyon Biking
    • Camping and Hiking
    • Technical Gear
  • Guided Trips
    • Overland Tour
    • Guided Narrows
    • Guided Hiking
    • Family Adventures >
      • Family Canyoneering
      • Family Rock Climbing
    • Canyoneering >
      • Canyon Adventure Day
      • High Adventure Day
      • Eye Of The Needle Via Ferrata
      • Rock+Canyon Adventure Day
      • Escalante - Neon Canyon
    • Rock Climbing >
      • Rock Adventure Day
      • Rock+Canyon Adventure Day
    • Biking >
      • Scenic Zion Bike Tour
    • Landscape Photography
    • Via Ferrata
  • Courses
    • Wilderness First Responder
    • Canyoneering >
      • Half-Day Ground School
      • One Day Basic
      • Three Day Basic
      • Progressive Courses
    • Rock Climbing >
      • Basic Rock
      • Progressive Rock
    • Photography
  • Shuttles
    • Zion: Eastern Trailheads
    • Zion: Western Trailheads
  • About Us
    • Our Staff
    • Career Opportunities >
      • Job Descriptions
    • Adventure Blog
  • Hiking Zion
    • Kolob Terrace
    • Zion Canyon
    • Southwest Desert
    • Zion Eastside
    • Kolob Canyons
  • Request a Trip