Moab Bike Trails
Looking for a new adventure? Well there is one waiting for you in Utah.
Moab is a great area for outdoor and mountain bike enthusiasts.
There are many trails here so it's a great weekend trip if you want to do a couple, or spend a week if you want the full experience.
With Arches National Park right next door you can see the amazing views that Utah has to offer.
Pick up a map in town or at the visitor's center before you sent out.
Here is some information on some of these interesting and dynamic trails that you want to try out on your bike: · Baby Steps Trail · Lower Monitor and Merrimac Trail · Klondike Bluffs Trail Baby Steps If you want an easy ride, this is not the trail for you.
The trailhead is about twenty miles outside of town (see your map for directions).
However, if you want a classic desert terrain ride, then this might be a good one for you.
The trail is made up of a two-track that is designed for bikes, so don't stray from the trail.
Unless you were really familiar with the area, getting off that path is not a good idea; the terrain can be dangerous if you get lost.
The trail is twenty miles long, and only takes about three hours.
The elevation gain is almost 5000 feet and you can see ancient dinosaur tracks and great views.
Lower Monitor and Merrimac For a little easier trail try this one.
A little close to town, this trail is made up of graded roads, 4WD roads, and slickrock.
If you are unfamiliar in riding on slickrock, take it easy at first and learn how your bike responds.
A little less than 8 miles and only 500 feet elevation, the trail might be a good starter.
There is some sand and lots of rock, but if you stay on the trail you should be fine.
Klondike Bluffs This ten mile ride is a high one, starting at almost 5,500 feet elevation.
You should bike this trail in the spring or fall to avoid the rains which can cause flash floods and the fast snow storms in the winter.
Much of the trail is made of clay so can be precarious in bad weather-make sure to check the forecast before you leave.
What's great about this trail is that it ends right on the border of Arches national Park, so you have great views at the end.
Moab is a great area for outdoor and mountain bike enthusiasts.
There are many trails here so it's a great weekend trip if you want to do a couple, or spend a week if you want the full experience.
With Arches National Park right next door you can see the amazing views that Utah has to offer.
Pick up a map in town or at the visitor's center before you sent out.
Here is some information on some of these interesting and dynamic trails that you want to try out on your bike: · Baby Steps Trail · Lower Monitor and Merrimac Trail · Klondike Bluffs Trail Baby Steps If you want an easy ride, this is not the trail for you.
The trailhead is about twenty miles outside of town (see your map for directions).
However, if you want a classic desert terrain ride, then this might be a good one for you.
The trail is made up of a two-track that is designed for bikes, so don't stray from the trail.
Unless you were really familiar with the area, getting off that path is not a good idea; the terrain can be dangerous if you get lost.
The trail is twenty miles long, and only takes about three hours.
The elevation gain is almost 5000 feet and you can see ancient dinosaur tracks and great views.
Lower Monitor and Merrimac For a little easier trail try this one.
A little close to town, this trail is made up of graded roads, 4WD roads, and slickrock.
If you are unfamiliar in riding on slickrock, take it easy at first and learn how your bike responds.
A little less than 8 miles and only 500 feet elevation, the trail might be a good starter.
There is some sand and lots of rock, but if you stay on the trail you should be fine.
Klondike Bluffs This ten mile ride is a high one, starting at almost 5,500 feet elevation.
You should bike this trail in the spring or fall to avoid the rains which can cause flash floods and the fast snow storms in the winter.
Much of the trail is made of clay so can be precarious in bad weather-make sure to check the forecast before you leave.
What's great about this trail is that it ends right on the border of Arches national Park, so you have great views at the end.
