Rim Rock, Rim Runner, Rim Rambler, Rim Reaper Trails - In the Santa Clara River Preserve, this system of trails offers various riding options, including easier or more difficult rides. Ride described is 6.7 miles with 600 feet of climbing. Season year-round.
The Rim Rock trail system is part of the Santa Clara River Preserve, lying across Cove Wash from the more well-known Barrel Roll trail. The riding here is a little more technical, but not overly difficult. Climbing is fairly mild except for the grunt out of Cove Wash. The 4 trails offer options for shorter or longer rides.
Getting there: In St. George, head north on Bluff Street and turn left on Sunset Blvd. Drive 3 miles west on Sunset through Santa Clara. As you're reaching the end of Santa Clara, look for a road crossing the river on your left. It's about 200 feet before the Jacob Hamblin Home (which will be on your right if you pass the turn). Turn and cross the river and follow the road as it turns right. About 0.4 miles from Hwy 191, turn left onto the dirt Stucki Springs road.
At mile 0.7, turn right at the sign "Santa Clara Preserve." Pass the water tank, and at mile 1.3, turn right again through the fence. This road will veer left, then arrive at a log fenced parking area at mile 1.5, N37 07.253 W113 40.508. (For a route to the trailhead from St. George by bicycle, see above.)
Alternate trailhead for beginners: As you leave Santa Clara, you can continue on the Stucki Springs road (instead of turning right at the Preserve sign). After going through Cove Wash, 1.7 miles after turning onto the Stucki Springs road, turn right. Keep straight where a road forks left uphill, then keep left at the next fork and drive another 0.5 miles to the stepover gate. This allows you to ride the Rim Reaper and Rim Rambler trails without the more-difficult descent and climb found in Cove Wash.
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