THE 10 BEST Moab Biking Trails
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- Mike FAntigo, WI345 contributionsVery cool drive and worth the time if you have it! Went with my dad and 6yo son. Went straight to the trail head and found the petroglyphs and dinosaur prints. A few helpful signs that explain what you're seeing. Also petroglyphs along the road on a huge cliff which are marked as well. We loved it and would recommend for sure!Written 14 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ilovegreecetorontoETOBICOKE118 contributionsVery well marked, NOT for beginners, great facilities, well worth the $5 admission fee, amazing mountain biking.Written 1 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- redfokaClemson, SC113 contributionsYou have to go up to Hurrah pass before you can start chicken corners. It is scary enough for the reluctant passenger and gets pretty narrow.Written 2 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Isaac RSalt Lake City, UT51 contributionsThis amazing, beautiful God's creation is speechless and a great place for a jog, camp, or fishing. It’s a must-stop if passing by. Nice creative bridge.Written 13 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- chrisayers327Houston, TX363 contributionsFirst, this review is only for the dinosaur tracks and petroglyphs, *not* the jeep/bike trail. Second, the Dinosaur Tracks are way cool. This is the first time I can put my hand over my heart and say “yes, I actually saw dinosaur tracks”. You can clearly see in my pictures the “three toes”. Second, the Petroglyphs are amazing. They are all over the place above and to the left of the dinosaur tracks I highlight.
BUT the BLM should be ashamed of themselves. First, the trailhead diagram has a picture of a dinosaur which they believe was in this area but there’s no proof. But it makes a good picture so let’s show it! Why not a whale?! Second, the trail is unfollow-able, for all practical purposes there is no trail. Is the BLM trying to keep the area “pristine” ? If so, people falling all over themselves trying to follow a trail are tearing up the landscape. What will it take for a clearly marked trail? How many injuries or even a death or two? “The trail” to the left are splotches of green paint (after a while), and to the right basically nothing once you get to a mysterious large white boulder.
Look at my picture with the yellow arrow. If you look closely you can see two dinosaur footprints (three toes). Slightly below and to the left of this is a whitish boulder with a man with a green shirt. Yes, this is what you must climb up to get to the dinosaur tracks and the petroglyphs.Written 20 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SactoBobSacramento, CA30 contributionsI've been riding for more than 30 years and this is some of the most fun I've ever had on a MTB. Challenging, but not too challenging; a perfect blend of rock, dirt and options. Well designed, well signed, and expertly built. Kudos.Written 26 April 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SusanUnited Kingdom325 contributionsThe geology in Utah with the buttes, the petrified desert, canyons etc. is outstanding. The Amasa does not disappoint. Travel through for breathtaking viewsWritten 29 August 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- bfruberryBethesda, MD15 contributionsGreat experience. We rented e-bikes for 2 days and they let us keep the bikes overnight. The first day we rode in Arches and ran out of battery so the heavy bikes were tough on the hills. Second day we conserved power and made it round trip from Moab to Devils Garden, the farthest point in Arches. This was our first time on e-bikes. Our only suggestion is to give customers more instruction on operation of e-bikes, particularly battery power. Staff should ask customers how far they're biking and give tips on conserving battery.Written 27 May 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rdsm77Tucson, AZ406 contributionsThe location on this site doesn't seem accurate. It should be coming up as a Canyonlands location. For some reason, I thought the Slickrock Trail was right next to the Confluence Trail. Ended up going to the end of the road where Confluence Overlook started. Looked around then started walking around following footprints. Ended up at some trees and could not find the trail. Turns out I was in the wrong spot. Cut back to my car and parked a bit further up the road where the trail actually started.
Slickrock is 2.4 miles long that has a loop with four overlooks. No shade. Really glad I bought a straw hat as I never would have been able to keep a baseball cap on my head in the wind. Almost had the hat blow off a couple times even tied around my chin. Even had a hard time hanging onto my camera at one point. Lots of great views of The Needles, the La Sal Mountains and the north end of Canyonlands.
The trail was mostly flat rock like part of the trail for the Delicate Arch at Arches Natl Park which I did the day before. Not too many people on the trail so I didn’t have to worry about avoiding people like at Arches. When I was in between overlooks looking into a canyon I suddenly could hear someone playing a flute. It was pretty eerie like an ancient Indian was there playing it. Really cool.
There were rock cairns lining the trail. Near the end of the loop some jerk was kicking over the cairns saying you only needed them if you couldn’t see the next one. I should have yelled at him and regret not doing so. I know it's cool now to hate cairns, but these were marking the trail so people don’t go off trail. And just because you can see the next cairn coming from one direction doesn't mean you'll see the same ones on the way back. If you're not a ranger, it's not your job to knock over cairns. Leave them alone. This trail kicked my butt mainly because I was so tired and sore from the day before. If I was not so tired this would be a perfect hike.Written 29 July 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SmileyRoamingRochester, NY27 contributionsA nice ride with cattle guards, park access, and off road trails.
The paved trail starts on the north side of Moab on a slight downhill, on the East (right) side of the intersection at rt. 191 and W 400 N. You will then cross the Colorado river at Lions park via a wonderful bridge, before climbing past the scenic entrance to Arches. At the top it flattens out and crosses under rt. 191 before ending at rt. 131 (which then takes you to Dead Horse Point and the Canyonlands). At the top of the climb and along the way, you can take some off-road trails which directly connect to the Pathway.
There are two things to watch out for:
The first is water. The three Federal/State parks are the only places I found to refill water once on the Pathway. Lions Park may have water but I didn’t see it so I’m not counting it. You may have to pay a small park entrance fee to get to water, depending upon when you arrive. If you aren’t visiting the parks and are biking in warmer weather (not January) either carry the extra water bottles or have someone meet you along the way for refills.
The second are the cattle guards in the trail. These cross the Pathway to prevent free range cattle from visiting Moab and wreaking havoc, I guess. There are strips across the guards for bikes. Road bikes need to be careful on these and use the strips. All bikes need to avoid turning sideways on the guards because they can easily swallow bike tires.
I suppose cattle can be a hazard as well, seeing as they are unwanted in Moab, so make that three things to look out for.
The start of the Pathway is concrete with stress reduction lines in it, making for a slightly bumpy ride, on my road bike (skinny tires) at just-below max tire pressure (115 psi). That ended before Lions Park with the rest of the trail smoothly paved in new asphalt.
Depending on where you are staying, you may want to take the town’s park-like sidewalk starting at E 200 S which drops you onto S 100 W which has a bike lane (it turns into N 100 W after crossing Center Street). This route takes you past Swanny City Park and the small but diverse Recreation Center in the left. Turn right onto W 100 N at the north end of the city park to catch the Pathway.
If you are going to Dead Horse Point or Canyon lands you will need to continue onto rt. 313 for the rest of the trip.Written 25 January 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - icuski2Boise, ID306 contributionsWe biked back up the Getaway Trail after riding down Mag 7 to the bottom of the Great Escape section of trail. It's like an 8 mile climb back up but really not that steep at any part but has the typical intermediate technical up & down hops. Some nice slick rock sections too. This is a good alternative if you don't want to exit out Gemini Bridges Rd or Portal/Poison Spider trails. No need to shuttle cars either.Written 11 October 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TodbldSanta Cruz, CA348 contributionsI heard about this trail head form a Moab local when I was grabbing breakfast at a diner. So we changed our plans to ride a different area and set out to explore Klonzo trails. All I can say is WOW! The Single track trails were awesome... We rode Houdini and Roller Coaster which are moderate and give you a taste of what Moab has to offer. We toured around on the northern trails which were more difficult with some elevation and rocky terrain. There are multiple loops to explore for varying rider abilities. So don't worry there is something for everyone. The area is also well marked with trail maps so you can connect the different loops. This is my new favorite spot in Moab....Written 5 June 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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