Old Wood Road

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletrack. 1 mile in length

Difficulty: Extremely Difficult.

The Old Wood Road earned its namesake after it was built by pioneers to access Grafton Mesa from the town below. You can still see remnants of the initial construction holding the trail in place. The trail, and surrounding area are HIGHLY sensitive cultural resources and should be treated with respect. Any harm to cultural resources could result in trail closure. The trail begins on the edge of Grafton Mesa, with a beautiful vista of the gates of Zion National Park. Expect a steep, rocky descent along the entire trail, with sharp turns, sudden drop-offs and precipitous exposure. Keep in mind that entire sections of the trail may be washed out in places due to its location on a steep, eroded slope. The trail becomes braided in several sections, allowing users to choose one of several interconnected paths on their descent. Only expert riders, comfortable with exposure should attempt the Grafton descent.

Note: This trail should only be considered by expert mountain bicyclists. Throughout its length, it features narrow tread width, widely variable and unpredictable tread surfaces, 20% or more average trail grade, jumps, unavoidable obstacles, loose rocks and extreme exposure. There are no convenient places to stop or turn around and the cost of a mistake in many places could result in serious injury or death. Use extreme caution, always wear a helmet, and ride at your own risk.