4,537 ft
Distance
115 ft
Climb
-113 ft
Descent
3,165 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
3,051 ft
Altitude min
3,051 ft
Altitude start
3,051 ft
Altitude end
-26.8%
Grade max
32.3%
Grade min
1,847 ft
Distance climb
1,680 ft
Distance down
856 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Gecko Trail is a 4,537 ft moderately popular extreme route located near St. George Utah. This hike primary route. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 115 ft with a max elevation of 3,165 ft then descends -113 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    4,537 ft
  • Altitude change
    1 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,051 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,051 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,051 ft
  • Climb
    115 ft
  • Descent
    -113 ft
  • Grade max
    -26.8%
  • Grade min
    32.3%
  • Distance climb
    1,847 ft
  • Distance down
    1,680 ft
  • Distance flat
    856 ft

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Directions

  1. Walk northeast on The Gap.
  2. Continue for 100 meters.
  3. Turn left onto Gecko.
  4. Continue for 200 meters.
  5. Keep left to take Paradise Drops.
  6. Continue for 300 meters.
  7. Make a sharp right onto Paradise Rim.
  8. Continue for 80 meters.
  9. Walk southeast on Paradise Drops.
  10. Continue for 400 meters.
  11. Turn right onto The Gap.
  12. Continue for 100 meters.
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