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  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Southwestern Utah
  4. …Cedar City
  5. Red Hill/ Thunderbird Gardens
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“A tight switchback climb with a great view of Cedar City. ”

Joe Samhammer
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2.5

Miles

4.0

KM

Point to Point

7,034' 2,144 m

High

6,082' 1,854 m

Low

952' 290 m

Up

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Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Unknown

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Need to Know

This is a multi-use trail so be aware of and courteous to other users.

Description

The amazing switchbacks on the side of the mountain give you a great view of Cedar City. It is a smooth trail with a few rocky sections.

Contacts

Land Manager: BLM Utah - Cedar City

Shared By:

Joe Samhammer
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 2 votes

#1

in Red Hill/ Thunderbird Gardens

#13501

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#1

in Red Hill/ Thunderbird…

#462

in Utah

#13,501

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Aug 25, 2022
Matthew Kidd
Return by Ghost Flats. Only got 2.1 miles for same track (I filtered local inconsistencies from track using GPX Track Editor) 2.1mi — 1h 20m

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