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A winding trail that heads through the scenic red rocks and ponderosa forests of Dixie National Forest.


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8.7

Miles

14.0

KM

Singletrack

7,981' 2,433 m

High

7,337' 2,236 m

Low

1,203' 367 m

Up

800' 244 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Need to Know

There is no water at the trailhead.

Description

Starting on the south end, park at the Red Canyon Trailhead. For the first mile the singletrack leads throug a gently sloping small canyon, later a bit steeper to a ridge. Following this ridge to the southern rim of Losee Canyon (You can shorten 0.5 mi and a bit of elevation if you skip Brayton Point at Rich Trail #3092). Leaving the ridge to the north the trail leads downward into the upper part of Loose Canyon; signpost (Jct. Loose Canyon Trail #3090 to your left).
The trail winds through the stunning scenery of the red rocks and old-growth Ponderosa pines before ending at the Casto Canyon Trail on the north end.

Along the way, there are many great viewpoints including Brayton Point, Little Desert, Black Rock, Mexican Hat, and Lon's Knoll. Pack a lunch or a snack to enjoy at one of these many great overlooks.

The trail is well-marked, and keep an eye open for directions signs at the trail junctions.

Contacts

Shared By:

MTB Project Staff with improvements by Steffen Hauschild

Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 7 votes

#2

in Red Canyon

#10451

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Trail Rankings

#2

in Red Canyon

#436

in Utah

#10,451

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Cassidy Trail, leaving Loose Canyon to the south (near Jct. Loose Canyon Trail #33090)
Sep 22, 2018 near Panguitch, UT

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Apr 7, 2025
Amir Foy
Cassidy to loose Canyon. scenic ride fun level ok! 5mi
Apr 21, 2024
Yvonne Kesler
Great ride. Alittle muddy
Jul 12, 2021
Aaron Merz
Aug 25, 2019
Stephanie F
W Jenn, out to overlook and back!
Oct 8, 2018
Clifford Curtis
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