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Bearclaw Poppy Trail

Intermediate
 4.5 (47)
  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Southwestern Utah
  4. …Santa Clara
  5. 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)

May 14, 2019: Trail Building Course/Certification Training – Thursday, May 2, 2019

May 14, 2019: 13th Hole – April 30, 2019

Apr 8, 2019: Iron Giants Trail – Fall of 2018

Land Manager: BLM Utah - St. George Field Office

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Kevin Christopherson with improvements by S W
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  4.5 from 47 votes

#1

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#129

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#129

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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
Acid dropping!
Apr 5, 2016 near Santa C…, UT
Going down the acid drops.
Apr 5, 2016 near Santa C…, UT
Dropping on the acid drops.
Apr 5, 2016 near Santa C…, UT
Very bike friendly bike repair stand in the parking lot.
Apr 5, 2016 near Saint G…, 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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Apr 13, 2021
Michael Gebeau
Mar 24, 2021
Joseph States
Tyler, Isaac and I road to summit
Feb 14, 2021
Jeremy Farrell
Nov 24, 2020
Adventure Enabler
Oct 10, 2020
Matt Thomas
May 4, 2020
Tim Knox
Fun loop through the desert! — 1h 01m
Mar 30, 2020
Mickey M
2 people. Subaru Forster — 4h 30m
Mar 25, 2020
Troy Coil

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