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This is a great short trail run.
Description
This 3 mile loop is a relatively flat trail that offers incredible views of the surrounding landscape. It is 2- 3 feet wide in sections, and hike's alongside It's great for kids and families, as it's an easy walk and not too long.
You can expect to see views of the Pine Valley Mountain range, surrounding mesa's and Zion National park. The trail hugs the mesa's edge as you work your way clockwise around the mesa so watch out for cliff edges. Often ridden by mountain biker's in a bigger loop you can expect to see the occasional rider on the trail too.
Make your way down from the parking lot on a short section of Deadringer before quickly hitting More Cowbell. Once on the trail follow it clockwise on an obvious wide trail. Look for Prickly pear, sage, and other desert plants on your route. Midway through the hike there is an obvious viewpoint that overlooks the Hurricane Valley and Pine Valley Mountain range. As you start looping back towards the car you'll see the West temple rising out of Zion National Park in the distance.
Flora & Fauna
Desert sage, prickly pear, and yucca thrives here. Watch for them as you hike around the mesa. Red tail hawk roam the air. and if your lucky you may see a coyote in the area.
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Kevin Christopherson
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