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St. George & Hurricane Mountain Bike Trail Conditions

St. George and Hurricane anchor southwest Utah's year-round desert riding. Gooseberry Mesa's slickrock, the JEM and Hurricane Rim loops, and the Zen trail ride on sand and stone that shed water fast, so winter and the shoulder seasons are prime. Summer bakes, so most riders chase the cooler months.

283 featured mountain bike trails elevation 2,500–6,772 ft

Is it muddy in St. George & Hurricane right now?

Right now about 266 of 267 featured St. George & Hurricane 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.

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St. George & Hurricane conditions at a glancesnapshot · Aug 14

Live conditions map
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Riding right now
266 of 267 trails riding well
Tacky / good 125Dusty / loose 141Soft — ride gently 1
Air quality
Good
EPA AirNow (observed) + CAMS forecast. Informational.
Next 9 days
Trails riding well each day · blue dot = rain
266Today238Sat262Sun267Mon267Tue267Wed267Thu267Fri267Sat
Most trails are riding well and should hold through the week.
Temperature this week
Lower trails2,684–4,688 ft
53°typical 69°–92°F104°
High country4,741–6,765 ft
46°typical 64°–86°F95°
40°60°80°100°
5-day forecast
Today81°
Sat88°
Sun94°
Mon99°
Tue104°
Daytime high across St. George & Hurricane, rain marked. Real forecast, refreshed every morning (elevation detail above).
Trail soil & drainage
Decomposed granite 13%Loam 21%Clay 9%Mixed 57%
Mostly decomposed granite, which drains fast and firms up quickly after rain.
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Best time of year to ride St. George & Hurricane

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 St. George & Hurricane is January through May and September through December, when daytime highs sit in the 47–85°F range and the dirt is typically dry. June through August runs hot, with typical highs around 94°F. 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 266 of 267 featured trails are good to go).

January: Prime, typical high 47°F (ride score 89/100)J47°February: Prime, typical high 51°F (ride score 98/100)F51°March: Prime, typical high 58°F (ride score 100/100)M58°April: Prime, typical high 69°F (ride score 100/100)A69°May: Prime, typical high 77°F (ride score 100/100)M77°June: Too hot, typical high 91°F (ride score 79/100)J91°July: Too hot, typical high 94°F (ride score 67/100)J94°August: Too hot, typical high 91°F (ride score 77/100)A91°September: Prime, typical high 85°F (ride score 98/100)S85°October: Prime, typical high 71°F (ride score 100/100)O71°November: Prime, typical high 58°F (ride score 100/100)N58°December: Prime, typical high 47°F (ride score 89/100)D47°
PrimeToo hot

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.

Trail networks in St. George & Hurricane

Named riding areas in St. George & Hurricane, each with its own live conditions and the trails inside it.

Best St. George & Hurricane mountain bike trails to ride right now

Every featured singletrack trail, sorted by today's real conditions, best first. Refreshed every morning. Riding gravel instead? See gravel and dirt road conditions near St. George & Hurricane.

St. George & Hurricane mountain biking FAQ

What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near St. George & Hurricane right now?

Today the trails riding best near St. George & Hurricane are Adit, Archaeology Trail and Barrel. 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 St. George & Hurricane dry out?

It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many St. George & Hurricane 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 St. George & Hurricane after rain?

Right now 1 of 267 featured St. George & Hurricane trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. St. George & Hurricane is mostly mixed soil, which varies from trail to trail, 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 St. George & Hurricane?

St. George & Hurricane has 283 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.

How high are the St. George & Hurricane trails?

St. George & Hurricane trails run from about 2,500–6,772 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 is the best time to ride mountain bikes in St. George & Hurricane?

The best time to ride St. George & Hurricane is January through May and September through December, when daytime highs are in the 47–85°F range and the trails are typically dry. June through August runs hot, with typical highs around 94°F. 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.

Is it too hot to mountain bike in St. George & Hurricane in summer?

June through August in St. George & Hurricane averages daytime highs around 94°F, hot enough that most riders go at dawn or dusk or wait for the cooler shoulder seasons. The best riding window is January through May and September through December.

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