Desert Canyon Revival

Desert Canyon Revival brings racers back to one of St. George’s most well known and time-tested XC venues — a landscape shaped by fast lines, rugged rock features, and years of classic desert riding. Set among striking red-rock canyons and wide-open desert sky, this course captures the raw, untamed spirit of Southern Utah mountain biking. The route mixes punchy climbs, rocky technical sections, and fast desert descents that keep riders fully engaged and riding at their edge. Rock gardens test precision and confidence, while flowing high-speed stretches reward power and rhythm, creating a course that’s both challenging and irresistibly fun. Whether you’re revisiting a favorite desert battleground or racing it for the first time, Desert Canyon Revival embodies everything riders love about St. George XC — fast, technical, scenic, and packed with pure mountain bike energy.