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Barrel Roll

Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
 3.9 (48)
  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Southwestern Utah
  4. …St. George
  5. …Santa Clara
  6. Santa Clara River Reserve Trail System
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“A fun purpose-built singletrack trail with great descents. ”

Kevin Christopherson
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5.8

Miles

9.3

KM
Singletrack

3,449' 1,051 m

High

3,157' 962 m

Low

454' 138 m

Up

460' 140 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Clockwise is the best way to ride this loop. There are several intersections with other trails in the network, but they are well marked. It is easy to find your way around this loop. Precipice, and Sidewinder are two short extension that you can easily add to this loop. Take a look at the map at the trailhead and decide for yourself. They are a little harder than the main Barrel Roll trail, but fun.

At about 3 miles (ridden clockwise) the trail drops into a short technical section that demands advanced riding skills. It's fun, but walk it if it's above your skill level.

Contacts

Local Club: Trail Alliance of Southern Utah (TASU)

Land Manager: BLM Utah - St. George Field Office

Shared By:

Kevin Christopherson
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Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 48 votes

#2

in Santa Clara River Reserve Trail System

#317

Overall
  3.9 from 48 votes
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2 Star
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1 Star
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#2

in Santa Clara River Rese…

#44

in Utah

#317

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Photos

Heading down a techy section on Barrel Roll.
Oct 22, 2018 near Santa C…, UT
Overlooking Pine Mountain from the Sidewinder Trail in St. George.
May 3, 2016 near Santa C…, UT
Finishing the Spice on Barrell Roll
Oct 18, 2017 near Santa C…, UT
Dropping in on some fun technical trail on Sidewinder.
May 3, 2016 near Santa C…, UT
Cloudy day on the backside of Barrel Roll.
Jun 1, 2013 near Santa C…, UT
Epic views in all directions, especially during Dusk. You can see the west temple of Zion in some spots.
May 29, 2014 near Santa C…, UT

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Oct 28, 2025
Lou Hibbard
5.8mi
Jul 31, 2025
Ryan Bond
So beautiful, fun flowing trail with areas where you can find a rock challenge if you want it, otherwise just walk it up.
Oct 22, 2023
Vertigo
Sep 13, 2023
SCOTT MONTRIEF
Technical=Rocks & more Rocks. Road UP to 2nd lot not that bad. Could have made it in SUV easily. Park 3/4 up once it gets rough. Trail Views great! 8.3mi — 1h 20m
Nov 3, 2021
Craig Whiting
More technical than expected. 5.9mi — 0h 52m
Aug 25, 2021
Mountain Gold
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkRrbvPpHiY
Nov 5, 2020
Tobin Yehle
Oct 14, 2019
Matthew Thrift
5.7mi

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