Gould's Rim Trail

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletrack trail. 3 miles in length. Difficulty: Moderate/Easiest. This trail is easy flowing singletrack through rolling desert hills. The terrain is classic black brush community desert with some great views of the surrounding mesas—like Mollie’s Nipple, as well as deeply carved drainages.Mountain Biking Loop: For a 23 mile loop, combine the Rim Trail with the Jem, Gould’s Rim, and Gould’s Trails. (Check the Area Trails Map before attempting this ride as connector roads are also necessary to complete the loop.) Directions: Gould’s Rim Trailhead—From Interstate 15 Exit 16, head east on State Route 9 to Hurricane City for 9.5 miles. Turn right on Main Street. Take the first left onto State Route 59 and at 3.2 miles turn right onto the gravel road. Travel 1.1 miles and turn right. Carefully look for the small dirt road that heads west (do not double back on the parallel road). Continue heading west for 0.7 miles until reaching the trailhead. This trailhead should only be accessed by high clearance vehicles. Jem Trailhead—From I-15 Exit 16, head east on State Route 9 to Hurricane City for 9.5 miles. Turn right on Main Street. Take the first left onto State Route 59 and at 5.0 miles turn left on the gravel road. Travel 0.25 miles to the trailhead. (Take the Goulds Trail and a connector road to reach Gould’s Rim Trail from this trailhead.)