The Slickrock Bike Trail is a fantastic 9-1/2 mile loop over slickrock that is both technically demanding and strenuous. The route is wonderfully situated between the Colorado River and Moab Valley with terrific views of the La Sal Mountains and views of some large arches in Arches National Park across the river.
The trail follows hilly, and often terrifically steep, slickrock and is marked with painted white dashes. Novices should try the 2.2 mile practice loop before tackling the main trail.
The Basics
Location:
A few miles east of downtown Moab
Technical Difficulty:
Advanced
Length:
15 mile loop 5 mile out and back, 7.3 mile loop at the far reaches, & 3.1 mile practice loop.
The 12.6 mile loop of the Slickrock Trail twists and rolls through Navajo sandstone to a breathtaking view over the Colorado River. The Slickrock Trail is rated high technical difficulty and high aerobic requirement. Spring and fall are best for biking southern Utah.
Directions to Trailhead
The Slickrock Trail begins on the Sand Flats Road, reached by turning left off Moab's main drag onto 300 South, then right when the road ends, then second left. From the entry gate (where you pay your fee), drive about 0.6 mile. You'll see a large parking lot on the left, with bathrooms (but no water.)
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The Slickrock Bike Trail is a fantastic 9-1/2 mile loop over slickrock that is both technically demanding and strenuous. The route is wonderfully situated between the Colorado River and Moab Valley with terrific views of the La Sal Mountains and views of some large arches in Arches National Park across the river. 
