Moab Area Bike Trails
The Moab area has many mountain bike trails of varying difficulty. The following provides a subjective rating of some of the most popular trails. To ride these trails you should obtain a map and/or guidebook. Avoid injury, exhaustion, disgust and fatigue by picking a trail that you are suited for. The ratings are relative - what may be a “difficult” trail elsewhere may be considered "easy" in Moab. All of the trails listed have outstanding scenery and are worthwhile destinations. The trails are labeled with level of perceived difficulty, with 4 being the most difficult.    

NEW! Intrepid - The Intrepid Trail System features three hiking and mountain biking loops ranging from one to nine miles with varying degrees of difficulty. The short loop is the 1.1-mile Intrepid, but for bikers looking for more of a challenge, there is the nine-mile Big Chief loop, which winds along the cliff's edge. This is a hand-built, mostly beginner trail with some sandy spots and few intermediate obstacles. It's the only single track in the area where motorized vehicles are not allowed. Trail starts at the the Deadhorse Point State Park parking lot and requires a $10 fee. Plan to hike or picnic and get your $$ worth.
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MOAB Brand Trails - 2 or 3"(includes "Baby Slickrock")
The Moab Brand Trail names spell out MOAB - Bar M, Circle O ( aka "Baby Slickrock"), Rockin’A, and Bar B. The trails offer everything from easy winding dirt roads to miles of intermediate slickrock. There will be a favorite trail for everyone. Attractions include stunning views of the La Sal Mts., Arches National Park, Courthouse Wash, Seven-Mile Canyon and Fisher Towers.  Colorful rocks (chert) used in making native tools and weapons years ago will be seen. Please leave the rocks in place. To get there, take U.S. 191 North about 8 miles to the Bar-M Chuckwagon, turn right  to enter the Bar-M private  parking lot. Park at the South end. Carefully consult the map at the parking lot kiosk to orient yourself and choose the appropriate trail and follow signs. Additional maps are provided along the route. TAKE LOTS OF WATER!
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BABY STEPS TRAIL - 4 (from the Klondike Bluffs trailhead north of Moab)
20 mile loop; Don’t be fooled into thinking that the name of this trail means it is easy.
It is the quintessential desert ride with all types of terrain. The first two singletrack sections were specifically designed for mountain bikes and offer some fun, semi-technical riding that will challenge any rider. The last singletrack section back to the valley floor is one of the funnest downhills you’ll find anywhere. PLEASE be considerate of the trail markings, STAY ON THE TRAIL, and keep it single track.
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SOVEREIGN SINGLETRACK- 4
From Willow Springs 11 miles north of Moab. 16 miles point-to-point with several out & back and loop options. The singletrack climbs and descends ridges of the Morrison Formation; rocky, technical sections are interspersed with smooth and flowing trail. Expect to encounter motorcycles. Bring a map as entrances to the singletrack at road intersections have been camouflaged to discourage ATV use. Thank Ride with Respect for developing this multi-use trail system.
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SLICKROCK BIKE TRAIL - 4
12.7 miles out-and-back; constant elevation change; slickrock with short patches of sand; very steep pitches; technically and physically difficult - not for beginners; Sand Flats Recreation Area fee.
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PORCUPINE RIM - 4
14.4 miles one-way from trailhead on Sand Flats Road to Hwy 128, 30.8 miles for the entire loop; 900 foot climb from trailhead, then 3,000 foot descent; loose, rocky jeep trail and single-track; Sand Flats Recreation Area fee; plan for weather extremes due to higher elevation.
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POISON SPIDER MESA - 4
11.4 mile out-and-back to Little Arch from trailhead on Highway 279; 700 foot ascent; jeep trail, large slickrock area, sand, cobbles and ledges; marked with white jeep stencils on rock.
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KANE CREEK CANYON RIM/PRITCHETT CANYON - 3
21.8 miles one-way trailhead near highway 191 to Kane Creek Road; 1,500 foot descent with short, steep climbs; jeep trail with rocky surfaces, big ledges and some sand; fee to landowner at the end of ride.
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FLAT PASS (AKA STEEL BENDER) - 3
18 mile loop including 6 miles on pavement; multiple ascents; low 4,500 feet, high 5,900 feet; jeep trail with rocky ledges, stream cobble, somesand and multiple stream crossings.
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AMASA BACK (AKA CLIFF HANGER) - 3
13 miles out-and-back from trailhead on Kane Creek Road; 1,100 foot ascent; jeep trail with loose rock, ledges and hard-packed sections.
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GEMINI BRIDGES - 1 (Out and back option ride rated at 2)
Car-shuttle option:13.7 miles one-way from trailhead on Highway 313 to trail-end at Highway 191; 1,400 foot descent with a climb near the end over smooth road to a summit before a rocky descent; rocky surface and some sand.
Out-&-back - 2
16.6 miles out-and-back from Highway 191 to Gemini Bridges and back; 700 foot ascent to the bridges.
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KLONDIKE BLUFFS - 1
15.6 mile out-and-back to Arches National Park boundary from trailhead on Highway 191; 800 foot ascent; jeep trail with hardpack and slickrock; marked with dinosaur footprint stencils; avoid when wet.
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LOWER MONITOR AND MERRIMAC LOOP - 1
7.4 mile loop north of the Monitor and Merrimac buttes from trailhead near Highway 191; 470 foot ascent; jeep trail, slickrock and some sand; large open slickrock riding areas; marked with white dashes; avoid when wet.
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HURRAH PASS - 1
19 mile out-and-back from end of pavement on Kane Creek Road; 700 foot ascent to Hurrah Pass with intermediate ascents; graded gravel and dirt road; ride may be shortened by starting farther along the Kane Creek Road.
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BAR M TRAIL - 1
7 mile loop, go north on 191 for 6 miles. The turnoff is to the east directly across from the Gemini Bridges turnoff. Turn right (south) after turning off the highway and go to the signed parking lot for the Bar M Chuckwagon. A description of the seven mile easy loop is on the bulletin board in that parking lot. Begin the ride by following the road toward Moab. The trail is marked with carbonite posts and paint. The trail has very nice views into Arches National Park.
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IMBA list of trails and descriptions in the Moab area, click here and then type "Moab" in the search field.
Utah Mountain Biking.com list of Moab trails, click here.