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3,625 ft
Distance
-147 ft
Descent
00:05:50
Avg time
-146 ft
Altitude change
2,788 ft
Altitude min
2,934 ft
Altitude max
2,934 ft
Altitude start
2,789 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-21.4%
Grade max
0.3%
Grade min
3,396 ft
Distance down
102 ft
Distance flat
00:05:50
Avg time

Oil Bolt Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Desert Canyons
    St. George, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104778 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #61596 in Trail Running
    • #107305 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Smooth fun trail, usually used as return from Stewart trail.

This trail is a green commute, EXCEPT FOR a tech feature at either end which is what makes it a blue.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Very Dry
Avg: 3.57 (6 votes)
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        Directions to oil-bolt trailhead (37.038130, -113.522980)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Oil Bolt

        Where is Oil Bolt located?
        Oil Bolt is located in Desert Canyons, St. George, Utah, United States. It is part of the Desert Canyons trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.03813, -113.52298.
        How hard is Oil Bolt?
        Oil Bolt is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Oil Bolt?
        The trail has 147 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,788 ft to 2,934 ft.
        Is Oil Bolt a point to point trail?
        Oil Bolt is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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