Facility · Utah ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Thunderbird Canyons Trail System: 12+ miles
Recommended uses: mountain biking, hiking, and trail running
Difficulty: beginner
13th Hole Trailhead is just east of Cedar City, UT, near the 13th Hole of Cedar City Golf Course. This trailhead is for mountain biking, hiking, and trail running. The trailhead has a kiosk, bathroom, and paved parking area. Currently there is 12+ mile of trail with more miles of trail to come. The trail had great views of red rocks.
13th Hole Trailhead on Cedar City land. The Thunderbird Canyons Trail System is mixed land status between Cedar City and Bureau of Land Management. Together we work together to manage recreation in the area.
Take exit 62 for UT-130 toward Cedar City/Enoch off the I-15. Turn east onto the UT-130/Main Street and continue for 2.7 miles. Turn left onto W 1045 N and continue for 200 ft. Continue onto E 1170/N Knoll St. for 0.4 miles. At traffic circle, take the 1st exit and trailhead will be on the right hand side of the road.
37.69802, -113.05586 · 37°41'52.9"N 113°3'21.1"W
Typically 91°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 43 | 47 | 56 | 63 | 73 | 85 | 91 | 89 | 81 | 67 | 53 | 42 |
| Low °F | 18 | 21 | 27 | 32 | 40 | 49 | 57 | 56 | 46 | 34 | 24 | 16 |
| Precip in | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Free
Stay limit: Day Use Only
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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