The Ledges

4/5 (1 reviews)
Located along the southern rim of Sand Mountain, The Ledges is one of the most heart-pumping and visually stunning trails in the area. As the name suggests, it challenges drivers with steep slickrock climbs, vertical drops, and sharply off-camber transitions carved through honeycombed sandstone and ...Read More
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Highlights of The Ledges

Desert Category IconDesert
Sand Category IconSand
Highest Elevation
3891 ft
Shape of Trail
Loop
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
Clockwise
Nearest Town
Washington
Nearest Services
Washington
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
St. George Field Office

Overview

Located along the southern rim of Sand Mountain, The Ledges is one of the most heart-pumping and visually stunning trails in the area. As the name suggests, it challenges drivers with steep slickrock climbs, vertical drops, and sharply off-camber transitions carved through honeycombed sandstone and sculpted redrock amphitheaters. Every obstacle tests both skill and nerve, with technical stair-step climbs, deep undercuts, and sheer drop-offs that demand constant communication between drivers and spotters. Bring a well-built rig and friends you trust, and leave the tire carrier at home, because this trail is a masterclass in composure, precision, and the value of good approach and departure angles.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
11 Waypoints
35 Trail Photos
3 Trail Concerns
1 Community Reviews
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