About More Cowbell Trail
Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletrack trail. 2.5 miles in length. Difficulty: Moderate/Easiest. More Cowbell Trail is a short loop that circles the rim of a small mesa. To reach the start of the trail, take Dead Ringer Trail for 0.36 miles. At the intersection, More Cowbell takes off on the right while Dead Ringer, on the left, drops down from the mesa top. Follow the trail around the mesa until it once again meets up with Dead Ringer. Stay to left on Dead Ringer and travel back to the Jem Trailhead.The views from the Mesa are striking. Gooseberry Mesa rises in the East and below lies the deep drainage that contains the Jem Trail. In the distance, the towers of Zion National Park sprout up along the skyline. As the trails swings around the mesa for the return, another deep drainage on the west appears. To east are large, slabs of sandstone, laid out like broken tile along the inner slopes of the mesa.“I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell.” —Bruce Dickinson (Christopher Walken)
How to Get There
Jem Trailhead—From Interstate 15 Exit 16, head east on State Route 9 to Hurricane City. 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.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to More Cowbell Trail
Heading to More Cowbell Trail? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for More Cowbell Trail?
No central reservation system listed for More Cowbell Trail. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/257053) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to More Cowbell Trail?
Jem Trailhead—From Interstate 15 Exit 16, head east on State Route 9 to Hurricane City. 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.
How do I contact More Cowbell Trail?
You can reach the park at phone: 435-688-3200 or email: utsgmail@blm.gov.
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