Spying one of the slow-moving lumps is rare, but you should be on the lookout just the same. A Joshua tree frames Church Rocks. A few short, steep climbs on slickrock at the loop's beginning are tough. The rest descends or rolls gently. You need to climb a steep 0.5-mile doubletrack to return to the trailhead.
Sandy sections can also have loose rocks.
Slickrock sections are always a test of your bike-handling skills. The loop wanders between 3,200 feet and 3,400 feet with an elevation gain of about 400 feet. There is no drinking water along this route. St. George offers all visitor services, including bike shops. As with any route that crosses slickrock, you must be alert as to where your front tire is heading and of steep drop-offs nearby.