![City Creek Trail The trail runs up and over three hills among small outcrops of sandstone. Origin...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/CityCreek06.jpg)
(plus connectors to Owen's Trail and Rusty Cliffs)
Beginning on Red Hills Parkway (formerly Turtle Road) above the red cliffs north of St. George, the City Creek trail offers some rocky options. While located right on the edge of the city, the rough terrain makes this an upper-intermediate trail in technical requirement.
![Step-over gate at the eastern end of the trail. Both ends of the trail are on th... Step-over gate at the eastern end of the trail. Both ends of the trail are on th...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/CityCreek12.jpg)
![Heading uphill on the first part of a clockwise ride, with the Pine Valley Mount... Heading uphill on the first part of a clockwise ride, with the Pine Valley Mount...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/CityCreek02.jpg)
![One of the City Creek Trails local residents out for a stroll. Do NOT touch the ... One of the City Creek Trails local residents out for a stroll. Do NOT touch the ...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/b-cityc4.jpg)
![Climbing the stairs on an east-to-west ride. Climbing the stairs on an east-to-west ride.](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/CityCreek03.jpg)
![Descending more stairs on the other side of the hill. Descending more stairs on the other side of the hill.](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/CityCreek07.jpg)
![Cruising westbound on a rare stretch of flat trail after climbing the first of t... Cruising westbound on a rare stretch of flat trail after climbing the first of t...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/CityCreek04.jpg)
After a bit of flat riding, you'll descend on rough trail down to City Creek itself. After riding northeast along the creek, you'll go cross over as you hit the parkway. After you climb away from the creek, there's a connector to the paved trail on your right -- in case you need to bail.
![Descending toward City Creek. The actual (usually dry) creek is in the gully. We... Descending toward City Creek. The actual (usually dry) creek is in the gully. We...](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/CityCreek08.jpg)
![Rolling over slickrock. Rolling over slickrock.](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/CityCreek09.jpg)
Next comes a bit of nice Navajo sandstone slickrock. Play for a minute if you're tempted. Unfortunately the slickrock section is short.
![Heading up toward the final summit. Heading up toward the final summit.](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/CityCreek10.jpg)
![Views from the top. Were looking northeast. Views from the top. Were looking northeast.](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/CityCreek11.jpg)
The Rusty Cliffs trail begins 0.1 miles from where City Creek ends on the paved Red Hills Parkway trail. The fork is unmarked. If riding east-to-west, fork to the left on the smaller trail. After 0.2 miles, it will descend steeply to a drainage tunnel and pass under the Red Hills Parkway. Most riders will do only the first 2.5 miles of Rusty Cliffs as an out-and-back from City Creek. (See the Rusty Cliffs trail page for more information.)
![View from the Rusty Cliffs trail, as we follow the old pioneer road. View from the Rusty Cliffs trail, as we follow the old pioneer road.](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/images/pics-trails/b-cityc3.jpg)
![map map](http://cdn1.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/maps/CityCreek-aerial.jpg)
Western trail entry from town: At the intersection of Red Hills Parkway (where it becomes Snow Canyon Parkway) and Bluff Street, exit the Snow Canyon paved trail to head east uphill on the paved Red Hills Parkway Trail. After 1/4 mile, find the step-over gate to the City Creek trail.
Bathrooms: None
Water: None
Single-page riding guide
GPS track files (right-click and "Save as..."):
GPX track of loop above
Area multi-track file
Maps of trail system for printing:
Aerial as above
Desert Preserve area topo
Lodging, camping, shops: Links to St. George area resources