Lil Ratlr is a short loop that starts and ends at the Thunderbird Gardens trailhead. It's new in 2021. It will be of interest only to beginners and families. At this time (July 2021) the trail is un-marked and the northwestern portion (immediately west of the trailhead) is hard to follow. The trail surface is occasionally deep soft churn. The riding season would be May through November.
Look for the opening in the trailhead fence on the north with big rocks to block 4-wheelers. Go between the rocks and turn immediately right onto singletrack. In 200 feet, keep straight and level when the new Valhalla connector trail to the 13th Hole trail crosses.
At mile 0.4, the trail crosses the dirt trailhead road. Follow the trail through a couple of meandering turns.
Thunderbird TH: When southbound on I-15, take the first Cedar City exit (the same one you'd use to head for Three Peaks) and turn left towards the mountains. The road will make a broad turn to the south to become Main Street in Cedar City. Turn left at 900 North (it will be just as you reach the cemetery on the right-hand side). When you reach the golf course buildings, the pavement ends. Keep straight ahead onto gravel road. (Note 2021: This will change. There's road and building construction now for 1/4 mile.) Pass a couple of flood-control basins, driving 1.2 miles from Main Street. Park in the fenced white-gravel trailhead area and start your ride by going to the north side (directly across from where you entered the parking area), passing between the big rocks, and turning 90 degrees to the right.
Trailhead has a bathroom. No water or camping.
