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Gooseberry Mesa: Classic Loop (Gooseberry Rim Gooseberry Slickrock Goosberry Mesa Trail)
Mountain Biking Trail
Extreme
10.32 mi
758 ft
Rippled slickrock riding paired with extreme exposure and beautiful views from the mesa's rim.
The classic Gooseberry Mesa Trail is still just as fun and entertaining as ever! The slickrock riding is reminiscent of the iconic Slickrock trail in Moab, but with a character all its own. The rock here is pocked and rippled, providing more technical challenges and tighter maneuvers than Slickrock.
Eventually the trail breaks out of the shrubby pine trees and gains the rim of the mesa from whence it gets its name. From the rim, stunning panoramic views greet riders, including views toward the towering mountains and rocky spires of Zion National Park.
In places, the route runs right along the rim of Gooseberry Mesa, with thousand-foot cliffs guaranteeing a swift and sudden end for inattentive riders. While the slickrock next to the rim isn't extremely technical, the exposure is not to be trifled with.
Numerous routes exist on Gooseberry Mesa, with some comprised of more dirt and sand and less slickrock. Difficulties also vary, but the primary Gooseberry loop is of blue/black difficulty, aka upper intermediate/lower advanced.
Gooseberry Mesa is quite isolated and takes some significant effort to reach, but those efforts will reward you with fantastic mountain biking and stunning scenery!
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
The classic Gooseberry Mesa Trail is still just as fun and entertaining as ever! The slickrock riding is reminiscent of the iconic Slickrock trail in Moab, but with a character all its own. The rock here is pocked and rippled, providing more technical challenges and tighter maneuvers than Slickrock.
Eventually the trail breaks out of the shrubby pine trees and gains the rim of the mesa from whence it gets its name. From the rim, stunning panoramic views greet riders, including views toward the towering mountains and rocky spires of Zion National Park.
In places, the route runs right along the rim of Gooseberry Mesa, with thousand-foot cliffs guaranteeing a swift and sudden end for inattentive riders. While the slickrock next to the rim isn't extremely technical, the exposure is not to be trifled with.
Numerous routes exist on Gooseberry Mesa, with some comprised of more dirt and sand and less slickrock. Difficulties also vary, but the primary Gooseberry loop is of blue/black difficulty, aka upper intermediate/lower advanced.
Gooseberry Mesa is quite isolated and takes some significant effort to reach, but those efforts will reward you with fantastic mountain biking and stunning scenery!
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Head to Practice Loop | 0.27 mi | 23 ft | 1.5% |
| Gate to NR Cutoff | 1.61 mi | 89 ft | 0.5% |
| Practice - White to Bowls and Ledges | 0.90 mi | -46 ft | -0.4% |
| Practice- East to West | 1.23 mi | 66 ft | 0.5% |
| North Rim- East to West | 1.84 mi | 105 ft | 1.1% |
| Utah 59 Climb | 0.31 mi | 282 ft | 17.1% |
| LOOK OUT BACK TO Y | 2.26 mi | -115 ft | -0.7% |
| Viewpoint Return | 0.40 mi | -56 ft | -2.2% |
| South rim from top | 6.03 mi | -322 ft | -0.6% |
| goose is loose | 4.14 mi | -289 ft | -0.9% |
| Point to Parking | 5.84 mi | -299 ft | -0.8% |
| South Rim from The Point (100' east of) back to White TH | 5.74 mi | -322 ft | -0.8% |
| Highway 59 Climb | 0.19 mi | 325 ft | 31.0% |
| South Rim (west to east) | 5.45 mi | -285 ft | -0.7% |
| South upper rim | 1.65 mi | -89 ft | -0.2% |
| Goose South Rim 2% Trending DH Run | 2.97 mi | -305 ft | -1.9% |
| South Rim Back | 2.31 mi | -187 ft | -1.1% |
| South Rim return from Hidden Canyon | 2.05 mi | -200 ft | -1.1% |
| 2nd part south fim | 1.91 mi | -190 ft | -1.6% |
| South Rim: Hidden Canyon to parking lot | 3.21 mi | -187 ft | -0.9% |
| South Rim Short Section to Parking Lot | 1.46 mi | -85 ft | -0.7% |