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WIRE MESA


The newest trail network in our area hides atop the mesas below Smithsonian Butte. Wire Mesa makes an excellent outing for riders who seek a shorter excursion with majestic vistas of Zion National Park and it's towering sandstone peaks. An amazing place to spend half a day riding.

​If you are driving up ‘cry baby hill’ immediately south of Rockville on Smithsonian Butte Scenic Byway you will need a high clearance vehicle or willingness to pedal up the road.

TRAIL DIFFICULTY RATINGS
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Wire Mesa Trail 
OVERVIEW

If the JEM Network and Gooseberry Mesa had a baby it would be Wire Mesa.  Offering a variety of intermediate singletrack and slickrock combined with amazing vantage points overlooking Zion and Grafton ghost town makes this one of the friendliest trails in the area.   Completed in December 2016, Wire Mesa has quickly become a local favorite.  It can be ridden either clockwise or counter-clockwise and has a few technical sections with easy ride arounds. This trail offers engaging riding for bikers of all experience levels.
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DIFFICULTY:

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LOGISTICS

  • Trailhead: https://goo.gl/maps/pxJK6BFge4k
 
  • Mileage: 7.2 miles (11.60km)
 
  • Elevation Change: 428ft (130m)
 
  • Difficulty: Intermediate 
 
  • Trail Type: Singletrack
 
Extra Notes

  • Most of the Wire Mesa Trail is in full sun, meaning riders should take extra water and take breaks during the months of June - September. 
Double Track to Viewpoint
OVERVIEW

This old jeep road spans the 1.4 miles from the Smithsonian Butte Rd to the northern edge of Wire Mesa.  It is a great way to experience the desert mesas for families and beginner riders.  This old road can also be used as a variation of the Wire Mesa trail to shorten the ride or make a quick escape back to the cars.​

DIFFICULTY:

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LOGISTICS

  • Trailhead:  https://goo.gl/maps/pxJK6BFge4k
 
  • Mileage: 2.2 miles (3.55km) round-trip
 
  • Elevation Change: 362ft. (110m)
 
  • Difficulty: Easy
 
  • Trail Type: Double Track 
 
EXTRA NOTES
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  • Most of the Wire Mesa Trail is in full sun, meaning riders should take extra water and take breaks during the months of June - September. 
Grafton Ghost Town
OVERVIEW

First settled in 1859, this small farming town is one of the most iconic sites in the area.  This ghost town which was last inhabited in the mid 1940’s had it’s big screen debut in the 1969 movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid with heartthrobs Paul Newman and Robert Redford.  The town remains in pristine condition and supplies a great afternoon of exploring.  Don’t forget to check out the old cemetery as you ride in.
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DIFFICULTY:

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LOGISTICS

  • Trailhead: https://goo.gl/maps/bzN2pAeGGsH2
 
  • Mileage: 1.8 miles (2.9km)
 
  • Elevation Change: Little change
 
  • Trail Type: Double Track

  • Difficulty: Easy
Extra Notes 
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  • This road receives a lot of vehicle traffic and tends to produce vehicle dust. 

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