Cedar City & Brian Head Mountain Bike Trail Conditions
Cedar City and Brian Head deliver high-elevation singletrack with a short, intense season. Brian Head rides above 9,000 feet on volcanic soils, with lift-served laps and the Bunker Creek descent. Snow lingers late here, so timing the summer melt-out is everything.
60 featured mountain bike trailselevation 5,689–11,056 ft
Is it muddy in Cedar City & Brian Head right now?
Right now about 55 of 55 featured Cedar City & Brian Head trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain and snowmelt, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.
Typical riding conditions by month, blending heat and trail conditions from 10 years of local climate data — so you can plan a trip for the right window.
The best time to ride Cedar City & Brian Head is April through October, when daytime highs sit in the 45–74°F range and the dirt is typically dry. The high country is usually snowbound January through March and November through December. Planning a trip? Those are your safest bets — and for this week, the live forecast below shows exactly which days are riding well (right now 55 of 55 featured trails are good to go).
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Bar height = our ride-friendliness score for a typical year; colour = the main limiting factor; the number under each month is the average daytime high. Based on 2014–2023 climate normals (ERA5); this year's live conditions are below.
Best Cedar City & Brian Head mountain bike trails to ride right now
What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near Cedar City & Brian Head right now?
Today the trails riding best near Cedar City & Brian Head are 13th Hole Trail, Black OPs Trail and Boneyard Trail. The full list below is sorted by today's real conditions, best first, and refreshes every morning, so the top of the list is always your best bet right now. See live conditions →
When will the mountain bike trails in Cedar City & Brian Head dry out?
It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many Cedar City & Brian Head trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day instead of guessing. See the 10-day outlook →
Is it too muddy to ride in Cedar City & Brian Head after rain?
Right now 0 of 55 featured Cedar City & Brian Head trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. Cedar City & Brian Head is mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace, so after a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy. Riding wet, soft dirt damages trails and leaves ruts, so check the live mud reading on each trail before you head out. Check the live mud reading →
How many mountain bike trails are in Cedar City & Brian Head?
Cedar City & Brian Head has 60 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.
How high are the Cedar City & Brian Head trails?
Cedar City & Brian Head trails run from about 5,689–11,056 ft. Higher trails hold snow later into spring and dry out later than the lower ones, so conditions can vary a lot across the same area on the same day.
When do the high trails near Cedar City & Brian Head melt out?
The high trails near Cedar City & Brian Head have largely melted out for now. From late winter through spring this page tracks snow coverage and the estimated melt-out date for each high trail, so you can catch them the moment they open. See the melt-out outlook →
When is the best time to ride mountain bikes in Cedar City & Brian Head?
The best time to ride Cedar City & Brian Head is April through October, when daytime highs are in the 45–74°F range and the trails are typically dry. The high country is usually snowbound January through March and November through December. This is based on 10 years of local climate data; check the live conditions on this page for how the trails are actually riding today.
What months can you mountain bike in Cedar City & Brian Head?
The main riding season in Cedar City & Brian Head is roughly April through October; the high trails are usually snowbound January through March and November through December and melt out through spring. This page tracks snow coverage and melt-out daily so you can time the high country.