Bike Thunder Mountain Trail

Thunder Mountain Trail is one that should be on every mountain bikers bucket list. It's located just outside of Bryce Canyon National Park and passes through hoodoos, classic Bryce Canyon topography and epic views to the west. 

For the first 2.5 miles, the trail meanders back and forth with little climbs and descents. At the 4 mile mark, you are rewarded with two Easter Isleesque hoodoos.  After that, the real fun starts with the downhill. The Thunder Mountain Trail winds down ridge lines between glowing red canyons. The last 1.5 miles are super fun and flowing and terminate in Utah's magnificent Red Canyon. 

Pro-tip, ride Thunder Mountain Trail in the evening when the sun is lower in the sky to provide insane light on the rocks!

Typically, Thunder Mountain Trail is ridden as a shuttle with 2,119 feet of descent and 1,123 feet of climbing.  Horseback riders also use the upper section of the trail, so keep an eye open on the service road, if you see horse trailers, you will most likely encounter them on the trail.