Amasa Back

Difficulty: Difficult (black diamond)
Recommended Route 9.1 miles
Elevation: 1,413′ Up/1,413′ Down

If you were to ask a seasoned rider what’s one of their favorite trails in Moab, you can bet Amasa Back would rank within their top three. This trail is celebrated for its tricky technical ascents, fun descents, breathtaking vistas, convenient camping spots, and straightforward accessibility. Starting from Kane Creek along the Colorado River just to the west of Moab, Amasa Back leads you on a journey upwards, ultimately perching you on a stunning rocky outcrop enveloped by the Colorado River.

Bull Run

Difficulty: Intermediate Difficult (blue-black diamond)
Recommended Route 5.5 miles
Elevation: 80′ Up/719′ Down

The Bull Run trail offers a mix of slickrock and singletrack riding along the cliffs on the northern side of Bull Canyon. It’s about 5.4 miles long with an elevation change of around 1000 feet. Most riders use Bull Run as a downhill route, either as part of the Magnificent 7 trail system or as part of a loop ride with Getaway Trail as the uphill section.

Captain Ahab

Difficulty: Difficult (black diamond)
Recommended Route 4.2 miles
Elevation: 326′ Up/981′ Down

Captain Ahab is an extremely challenging and demanding singletrack trail that descends from the ridgeline of Amasa Back. It’s suitable only for expert riders. The trail covers just over 4 miles and includes significant climbs along with the descents. You’ll encounter steep drop-offs and cliff exposures on this trail. While it offers a fantastic ride, it’s far from an easy cruise, as it was intentionally designed for expert-level riders.

Dead Horse Point Tour

Difficulty: Intermediate (blue)
Recommended Route 14.4 miles
Elevation Gain/Decent: 644′ Up/645′ Down

If you’re seeking a relatively relaxed yet highly enjoyable ride in Moab, this is undoubtedly the perfect choice for you. While it doesn’t offer much in terms of technical challenges or intense cardiovascular exercise, it provides an exhilarating and enjoyable trail experience, all against a backdrop of breathtaking and diverse scenery.

Dino-Flow

Difficulty: Intermediate (blue) (but arguably this should be blue green)
Recommended Route 5.6 miles
Elevation Gain/Decent: 196′ Up/285′ Down

This trail is particularly suitable for riders at the lower-intermediate skill level or as a warm-up for those about to tackle more difficult trails. You have numerous opportunities to exit and descend to the very accessible Copper Ridge 4×4 trail. While it might not be the most thrilling ride, it’s perfect for cruising. Most riders will utilize a portion of it solely as a means to reach another trail without venturing onto (heaven forbid) a dirt road. It can potentially be an excellent riding option for specific groups of less-experienced bikers.

Little Canyon

Difficulty: Intermediate (blue)
Recommended Route 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain/Decent: 95′ Up/321′ Down

Little Canyon Singletrack is a less challenging trail that features a combination of slickrock riding and singletrack. It spans a distance of 2.3 miles and can be completed as a loop or integrated into longer rides by combining it with other trails. This segment constitutes the third part of the renowned Magnificent 7 epic ride.

Mag 7

Difficulty: Difficult (black diamond)
Recommended Route 21.2 miles
Elevation: 1,294′ Up/3,331′ Down

The name “Mag 7” stems from its affiliation with seven incredible trails that seamlessly merge into one thrilling route. These trails include Getaway, Bull Run, Arth’s Corner, Little Canyon, Gold Bar Rim, Golden Spike, Poison Spider, and Portal. Embarking on this point-to-point journey promises a thrilling and rapid-paced experience, culminating with the epic technical and exposed descent of Portal.

Porcupine Rim

Difficulty: Difficult (black diamond)
Recommended Route 14.7 miles
Elevation: 1,195′ Up/2,962′ Down

The Porcupine Rim Trail stands as another renowned classic in Moab’s repertoire. It demands expert technical proficiency, catering primarily to advanced riders in excellent physical condition. This trail follows a one-way route, often requiring a shuttle car, although for the exceptionally adventurous, there’s a 34-mile loop option (including a strenuous 10-mile ascent from Moab to the trailhead, followed by 8 flat miles from Jackass Canyon back to central Moab).

Slickrock Trail

Difficulty: Difficult (black diamond)
Recommended Route 7.4 miles
Elevation: 550′ Up/600′ Down

Slickrock Trail: Iconic! This is the world’s most renowned biking trail, located just a mile east of Moab on Navajo sandstone. It boasts a Practice Loop perfect for new riders, yet it offers advanced technical challenges and moderate long ascents, along with a few short, demanding climbs for those seeking an exhilarating experience.

White Rim

Difficulty: Intermediate (blue)
Recommended Route 100.8 miles
Elevation Gain/Decent: 5,656′ Up/5,636′ Down

The White Rim: A favored extended bike route within Canyonlands National Park. This trail encircles the Island Mesa, offering breathtaking views above the Colorado and Green Rivers. Typically completed in 3-5 days with vehicular support, the journey involves overnight stays at designated campgrounds en route. It’s essential to have a 4WD vehicle for navigating the trail.

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