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Gooseberry Mesa

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About

Bureau of Land Management

Gooseberry Mesa and Hurricane Cliffs trails are located in southern Utah’s red rock country. Views from the mesa rims along these trails are spectacular. To the north are massive sandstone sentinels of Zion National Park. Spread out below the west rim is a panorama of colorful desert mesas and water carved canyons.

These trails are designed to provide technically challenging mountain bike opportunities. Single track and slickrock wind across the mesa top in a series of interconnected trails providing a unique setting that will provide a high quality experience to all types of mountain bikers.

One of the Bureau of Land Management's "Backyard to Backcountry" treasures, information on the Gooseberry Mesa Trail was developed between IMBA and the St. George, UT, BLM office to provide world-class riding experiences. IMBA's data on the trail includes elevations, ratings, current conditions, photos, and comments.

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Hamish D.

Traveler

Reviewed Feb. 4, 2024

Gooseberry Mesa

Plenty of camp spots amongst the Juniper and cacti with spectacular views of Zion

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S K.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 20, 2023

Amazing views

Incredible views of Smithsonian Butte. Amazing sunset and sunrise! Established fire pit, super quiet spot, level ground, decent cell service.

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Sharon C.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 10, 2023

Absolutely stunning

After researching for weeks and reading the others reviews, I am so glad we visited Smithsonian Butte for my birthday weekend. As soon as you turn off the freeway, it's washboard all the way until you turn left onto Wire Mesa Trailhead.

From there, it's slow moving but nothing major. High clearance is preferred but we didn't need it at all and we were towing a utility trailer.

There were about 4 turnoff that has one to two established sites. We went to the end of the road and the site was able to fit our trailer with our roof top rent on it and two separate tents along with a clam tent.

The views are beautiful. There are hiking and biking trails all around so expect bikers but not too intrusive.

We will definitely come back.

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Location

Gooseberry Mesa is located in Utah

Directions

Hurricane Hills Trailhead: From Interstate 15 Exit 16, head east on State Route 9 to Hurricane City for 9.5 miles. Turn right on Main Street. Take the first left onto State Route 59 and at 0.75 miles turn left into the trailhead. (To reach Canal Trail, hike 1.8 miles on the Rim Trail before turning left onto the Canal Trail.)