Moab is the desert mountain biking capitol of the country. The Moab Slickrock Trail at the outskirts of town is world famous while the numerous other trails through the surrounding red rock canyon country offer great riding opportunities for all skill levels. Presented below are: Trail Descriptions for 12 selected tracts a List of Outfitters who rent bikes, lead tours and provide shuttle services   Skill/Endurance Length Elev. Gain Time Bartlett Wash Intermediate/ Intermediate 4-6 mi. out-and-back 380', but lots of ups and downs 2-3 hours Bartlett Wash is a freeform trail of rolling slickrock. Unlike the Moab Slickrock Trail, there are no painted lines to follow, just your instincts as you improvise a route through bowls, around pockets and up and down some steep slopes. The trailhead is located on a dirt road off Hwy. 191, about 15 miles northwest of Moab. Monitor and Merrimac Easy/Easy 13.2 mile loop _______ feet 1/2 day The Monitor and Merrimac Trail traverses 4wd roads, a wash bottom and slickrock past the exceptional Determination Towers monoliths and the large Monitor and Merrimac buttes. Near the end of the route is the trailhead to the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Hiking Trail and its fossilized dinosaur bones. The Monitor and Merrimac trailhead is located on a dirt road off Hwy. 191, 15 miles northwest of Moab. Gemini Bridges Easy/Easy 13.5 mile one-way mostly downhill 1/2 day The Gemini Bridges Trail follows a dirt road, slickrock and wash bottom through pretty wooded sections and nice red rock scenery. The route is almost all downhill except for a moderately difficult climb near the end. Along the way are good views of the Behind the Rocks area, Arches National Park and Gemini Bridges, a pair of impressive natural arches. The trailhead is located off Hwy. 313, 22 miles west of Moab. At the end of the trail, you can shuttle back to the trailhead or ride 8 miles downhill along Hwy. 191 back to Moab.

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Jughandle Loop Easy+/ Strenuous 38 mile loop 2,100 feet 1 day Jughandle Loop starts at the Jughandle Arch parking area on Hwy. 279 along the Colorado River. The route meanders into Canyonlands National Park on Potash Road and then climbs Shafer Trail 4wd Road and a terrific series of switchbacks (1,200' climb) to the park's main scenic drive (Hwy. 313). The finish is a great 4 mile long descent through Long Canyon back to Hwy. 279. The route has 9 miles of paved road and 29 miles of dirt roads. Poison Spider Mesa Advanced/ Intermediate 13.5 mile loop 1,050 feet 1/2 day Poison Spider Mesa Trail follows a jeep road up and across Poison Spider Mesa providing nice vistas over the Colorado River to the Behind the Rocks area and Moab Valley. The route across the mesa involves sections of open slickrock requiring some very good trail finding skills. At mile 6 is the accurately named Little Arch. The descent from the mesa back to the Colorado River canyon floor involves an extremely challenging descent by way of the single track Portal Trail. It has claimed one life and should not be taken lightly. Less advanced bikers might want to turn around at Little Arch, creating a 12 mile out and back trip. The trailhead is located along Hwy. 279, 6 miles south of Hwy. 191. Slickrock Bike Trail Advanced/ Strenuous 9.5 mile loop 900 feet 2-4 hours 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 trailhead is located on Sand Flats Road a few miles east of Moab. Amasa Back Intermediate/ Intermediate 15 mile out/back (including spurs) 1,100 feet 1/2 day The Amasa Back Trail follows a packed dirt road through Kane Creek Canyon for 1.2 miles then crosses the river and follows a 4wd road up and across Amasa Back -- a mesa defined by a gooseneck turn in the Colorado River. At mile 3.2 is a 1/2 mile spur to the right to a great view of the Colorado River canyon and Poison Spider mesa. To reach the trail's end on the western rim of the mesa requires some route finding skills over broken slickrock. Your reward is another nice view over a different area of the Colorado River canyon. The trailhead is located at the end of the paved portion of Kane Creek Road, 5 miles southwest of Moab. Hurrah Pass Easy/ Intermediate+ 19.5 mile out/back 1,300 feet 1/2 day Hurrah Pass Trail follows a graded dirt road through pretty Kane Creek Canyon before ascending a snaking 4wd road 3 miles to Hurrah Pass and its nice views of the Colorado River corridor. The trailhead is the same as that for the Amasa Back Trail. Three Lakes Advanced/ Strenuous 14 mile loop 3,700 feet 1/2 day Three Lakes Trail is a figure-8 loop of mostly primitive and often elusive single track through forests of aspen and fir in the La Sal Mountains. Along the route are 3 pretty alpine lakes and nice views of the surrounding desert red rock canyon country. You will encounter one calf-deep river crossing, higher in early summer. The route is ridable June to October, though its often wet in early summer. Burro Pass Advanced/ Strenuous 8 mile loop 3,600 feet 1/2 day The Burro Pass Trail follows a 4wd forest route and single track trail (half and half) through the pretty mountain scenery of the La Sal Mountains. The route passes two nice mountain lakes and, like the Three Lakes Trail, provides nice views over the surrounding canyon country. White Rim Road Moderate/ Strenuous 110 mile loop 3,000 feet 2-5 days The White Rim Road is a 4wd road that circles most of the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park. Combining it with Shafer Trail Road, the Mineral Road and the park's main scenic drive creates a 110 mile loop that is the preeminent multi-day bike route in the area. You will travel through an endless series of red rock canyon geological wonders and past nice views over the canyons carved by the Green and Colorado Rivers. Most bikers do the trip with a support vehicle, though well conditioned riders can tackle it unsupported. Camping is restricted to designated sites and a permit is required. (Contact the park at 435-259-7164 well in advance of trip.) The route involves a difficult 1,200' climb on either Shafer Trail Road or Mineral Road, depending on the direction you travel. (Select Island in the Sky SuperMap to view route.) Confluence Overlook Intermediate/ Intermediate 15 mile combo out/back and loop 800 feet 1/2 day The Confluence Overlook Trail follows 4wd roads past the wonderful spires and other rock formations of the Needles District of Canyonlands to a great view over the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers. You'll need to get off your bike and hike 1/2 mile to reach the overlook, so bring a lock. (Select Needles SuperMap to view route.) Note: In summer, it can become blisteringly hot on the red rock trails, so plan accordingly. Try to start early in the morning and bring plenty of water. The following companies lead guided tours and/or rent bikes. Some also provide shuttle services, and all are good sources of information about riding in the area. Featured Outfitter Holiday Expeditions 544 E. 3900 S. - Salt Lake 800-624-6323 _"We have been providing trips to the most spectacular landscapes on earth for 30+ years." Other Outfitters Arches/Classic Helicopter Serv. 2251 S. Hwy. 191; Box 296 435-259-4637 Desert Highlights 208 E. 200 South; Box 1342 800-747-1342 Dreamrides 600 N. Main; Box 1137 435-259-6419 Kaibab Mountain Bike Tours 391 S. Main St.; Box 339 800-451-1133 Nichols Expeditions 497 N. Main St. 800-648-8488 Poison Spider Bicycles 497 N. Main St. 800-635-1792 Rim Tours 1233 South Hwy. 191 800-626-7335 The Chile Pepper Bike Shop 702 S. Main St. 888-677-4688 Western Spirit Cycling 478 Mill Creek Dr. 800-845-2453 The mailing address for each includes "Moab, UT 84532." To supplement the foregoing information, select Moab-Publications for a list of books and maps covering mountain biking (and other activities) in and near Moab.

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