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Bearclaw Poppy Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.5 (60)
  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Southwestern Utah
  4. …St. George
  5. …Santa Clara
  6. Green Valley Race Course
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“A very good descent that connects to many other trails. ”

Kevin Christopherson
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4.2

Miles

6.8

KM
Singletrack

2,989' 911 m

High

2,576' 785 m

Low

133' 40 m

Up

460' 140 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

To get here, drive up W Canyon View Dr. on the west side of St. George until it ends and becomes BLM land. You'll drop down from the mesa into the desert where you'll see trails going off in every direction.

As you look west from this point, there is a large gap in the land that rises before you. Stay to the right side of this gap and follow the gravel road up toward a water tank and parking lot. Climb to the parking lot (high clearance vehicles can drive to the lot), continue on to the fence at the top of the climb.

At the fence, lift your bike over the bike gate, and get ready for fun. There are signed easy and difficult routes to get you down the Acid Drops. Make your choice and have fun. Once you are at the bottom of the Acid Drops turn left and let it rip. Downhill traffic has the right-of-way on this trail. There is some two-way traffic so be alert.

Contacts

Local Club: Trail Alliance of Southern Utah (TASU)

Land Manager: BLM Utah - St. George Field Office

Shared By:

Kevin Christopherson with improvements by S W
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Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 60 votes

#1

in Green Valley Race Course

#123

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  4.5 from 60 votes
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#1

in Green Valley Race Course

#20

in Utah

#123

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This is such a beautiful and challenging trail! Domelike rock and gorgeous views of St George in the background.
Apr 13, 2017 near Santa C…, UT
Very bike friendly bike repair stand in the parking lot.
Apr 5, 2016 near Saint G…, UT
Acid dropping!
Apr 5, 2016 near Santa C…, UT
Bearclaw Poppy and Stucki Loop singletrack trails, St. George Ut area. Kodak Moments for views! Great trail system.
Feb 23, 2025 near Santa C…, UT
Going down the acid drops.
Apr 5, 2016 near Santa C…, UT
From the top, it's intimidating, but once you get your lines figured out it's fun.
Apr 6, 2016 near Santa C…, UT

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