Gooseberry Mesa and Hurricane

Slickrock mesa riding with Zion on the skyline.

A mesa-top network of slickrock ledges and singletrack at 5,200 feet, with Zion’s sandstone towers rising to the north and big views off the rims. Below the mesa, Goosebumps rides like a roller coaster with easier side options, and the wider Greater Zion area adds more than 300 miles of trail. Best for intermediate and stronger riders; you can ride here all year.

At a glance

Elevation

5,200 ft mesa top

Status

National Recreation Trail since 2006

Area trails

300+ mi across Greater Zion

Access

About 7 mi of dirt road off SR 59

Good for

Intermediate, Advanced, Expert

What’s here

• Cross-country
• Enduro
• Bike rentals
• Races and festivals

Rentals, guides and shops

• Over the Edge Sports Hurricane

  Hurricane bike shop with demo and rental bikes, trail and enduro models.

• Red Rock Bicycle Co.

  Shops in Hurricane and St. George with southern Utah rentals.

• Mad Moose Rentals & Tours

  Bike rentals and tours based in Hurricane.

Events

“Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• EventOct 8–10, 2026 (women Oct 8, men Oct 10)Past

  Red Bull Rampage

  The big-mountain freeride contest on the cliffs near Virgin, a short drive from Hurricane.

Where to stay

• lodgeCable Mountain Lodge

  Lodge next to the Zion pedestrian entrance in Springdale.

  50 min drive
• cabinZion River Resort

  RV resort with rustic cabins on the Virgin River, between Hurricane and Zion.

  30 min drive
• hotelDesert Pearl Inn

  Riverside hotel in Springdale at the Zion entrance.

  50 min drive

Nearby

• Zion National Park · 45 min drive

  The Narrows, Angels Landing and canyon shuttles, a short drive east.

• Sand Hollow State Park · 30 min drive

  Red-rock reservoir for swimming and paddling on a hot afternoon.

• River Rock Roasting Co. · 25 min drive

  Coffee, breakfast and pizza in La Verkin, on the way to Zion.

• Zion Brewery · 50 min drive

  Brewpub at the Springdale park entrance.

Getting there

• St. George Regional (SGU) · about 45 min drive
• Las Vegas · about 2.5 hr
• Salt Lake City · about 4.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps