Historic Babylon Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Red Cliffs BLM National Conservation Area-Sand Cove Unit
Hurricane, Utah
Difficulty Rating

Black Diamond Rate
Local Popularity
30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 30 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
Global Ranking
#129512 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #90270 in E-Biking
- #129205 in Trail Running
- #102388 in Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Direction

Both Directions
Popular Direction Shown
Climb Difficulty

Black Diamond
Physical Rating

Hard
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

Yes up to Class 1

A trail that is somewhere between Zen and the Scout Trails with a side of Antiques Roadshow. Come ride these trails for some arduous climbs and techy descents, see and enjoy the topographic artwork drawn through the erosive hand of the Virgin River over millions of years, experience early human art through seeing the ancient petroglyphs drawn along the trail. This trail is ideal for those who love to wander and don't feel lost while doing so.

There are 3-6 potential river crossings in the first portion of the canyon, depending on the line you choose. Recommended loop is up Babylon and down Purgatory. Petroglyphs are near the river crossings area. There are the remains of an abandoned mine nearby as well, however the shaft was filled with cement and barricaded in 2000. There are some portions of loose rock/rubble going up Babylon that may require walking your bike as it is easy to spin out. These areas are a minority along the trail and do add some technical fun. Certainly not a trail for the faint at heart.

Trail Supporters

BLM
Land Manager

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

0 rides

6 Months

5 rides
7 miles avg distance

All

20 rides
Last: Jun 12, 2026

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Historic Babylon Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Dec 15, 2023 @ 10:54am Dec 15, 2023	Shrubs/brush in the creek crossings section need to be trimmed back.
	May 6, 2023 @ 8:10am May 6, 2023	Up Babylon, down Purgatory notes from mid-April. First, if you're thinking this is going to be like many of the rides in the St. George area,...
	Mar 1, 2021 @ 1:23pm Mar 1, 2021
	Feb 9, 2021 @ 4:30pm Feb 9, 2021	Trail was in great shape easy to follow. Really liked this wish it was longer.
	Dec 28, 2020 @ 11:23am Dec 28, 2020	Fun trail. No one was there so we had it to ourselves. ???? This trail is not heavily used so there is brush overgrowth in places and lots of...