Cactus Hugger
Join us on 04/29/2026
(race date estimated)
Cactus Hugger Race Description
ONE OF THE MOST SCENIC DESERT COURSES
The race will utilize much of the well renowned Jem Trail, which is a rider favorite in Utah for its fast, flowing nature, as well as sections of the Cryptobiotic and Hurricane Cliffs trails all linked together with some sections of BLM dirt road for an 8.5 mile lap of ripping terrain.
Directions
Head North on I-15 from St. George.
Take the Hurricane Exit #16
Take UT-9 into Hurricane and continue to La Verkin.
Turn right to stay on UT-9 headed toward Zion National Park.
From the right hand turn, it is 4.9 miles to Sheep Bridge Road.
Turn right onto Sheep Bridge.
Follow Sheep Bridge Road to the venue.
Get ready for the Cactus Hugger
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Cactus Hugger Where & When
- Location: Hurricane Jem Trails, Virgin, UT 84779
- Race Date: 2025/04/29 06:00:00 AM (Tuesday)
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Categories:
- Lil Shredders [9 and Under]
- Shredder Boys [Up to 11]
- Shredder Girls [Up to 11]
- JH Boys [ 12 to 14 ]
- JH Girls [ 12 to 14 ]
- Fresh/Soph Boys
- Fresh/Soph Girls
Most Helpful Review
I live here.
Be nice if they would water Sheep Bridge road before the race. Really tough breathing for the community that lives here.
Skip B.
0/5 found this review helpful.
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