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Gravel shortcut – Smith Mesa Road loop from Hurricane

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Gravel shortcut – Smith Mesa Road loop from Hurricane

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3.0

(3)

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Gravel shortcut – Smith Mesa Road loop from Hurricane

06:48

78.7km

1,240m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.29 km for 144 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.34 km

River Rock Roasting Company

Highlight • Cafe

My favorite café in the area: tasty coffee, awesome views and the best cinnamon rolls in the world.

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7.26 km

Gravel shortcut

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This gravel shortcut connects to the main road, a good opportunity for a change of terrain and a different perspective on the landscape.

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11.1 km

Hurricane Cliffs Recreation Area

Nature Reserve

46.3 km

Smith Mesa Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The gravel road that turns off from Kolob Reservoir Road. Don't miss it! It's got steep climbs and awesome gravel (a bit of sand) but that's good practice!

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60.5 km

Kolob Terrace Road leads to the upper section of Zion National Park, offering stunning scenic views along the ride. The road has a steady incline and transitions to gravel, so be ready for a challenging climb.

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61.7 km

Kolob Terrace Road

Highlight • Trail

Kolob Terrace Road is a beautiful road with great views of the upper part of Zion National Park.

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65.2 km

Beautiful red gravel road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Absolutely beautiful road into Zion. Be careful the road (the East 100 South) to get there is insanely dangerous.

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78.0 km

Over The Edge Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

If you need spare parts for your bike or even a rental bike, this is the place to go. Same applies if you need information about the trail conditions. The …

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78.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.2 km

12.5 km

6.00 km

3.93 km

155 m

Surfaces

43.5 km

34.5 km

660 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,770 m)

Lowest point (970 m)

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Today

Tuesday 19 May

23°C

8°C

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Gravel shortcut – Smith Mesa Road loop from Hurricane

River Rock Roasting Company

Gravel shortcut

Smith Mesa Road

Upper Zion National Park

Kolob Terrace Road

Beautiful red gravel road

Over The Edge Bike Shop

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