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  3. …Southeastern Utah
  4. …Moab
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“A great mix of singletrack and that famous Moab sandstone. ”

Kody Gibson
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10.9

Miles

17.6

KM

100%

Singletrack

4,789' 1,460 m

High

4,468' 1,362 m

Low

720' 219 m

Up

719' 219 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Stay on the painted line through the sandstone to protect the soil crust and plant-life ecosystem.

Overview

The ride is a moderately difficult loop with mostly singletrack, and long, bumpy sandstone sections down Rockin' A and Circle-O. Hardtails beware.

Description

Start with Lazy/EZ Loop going counter clockwise. EZ winds along the base of a low ridge. It's a short, beginner (fast) section, which runs into a more technical Deadman's Ridge.

Through Deadman's Ridge, you'll encounter some technical sections that will challenge your slow speed balance and pedaling endurance.

There's an option to take a right for the full Deadman's loop, or hit Rockin' A for some Bumpy slickrock action. Be sure to follow the painted line on the rock.

Head Northeast after a few trips around the berm bowl for Circle-O and some more slickrock, and gorgeous views toward Arches National Park. Again, stay on the painted line on the rock.

Pass by the Bar-M Loop and take a right on North 40. You'll have the option to take the full North 40 loop, or take the bypass halfway through. This is a very fun singletrack section that gets more technical, and involves more climbing towards the end. Before you know it, you'll be able to see the trailhead on the right.

Contacts

Local Club: Moab Trails Alliance

Land Manager: BLM Utah - Moab Field Office

Shared By:

Kody Gibson with improvements by Kristen Arendt and 1 other
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  4.0 from 97 votes

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Adding a Lazy EZ lap to the top of Sidewinder.
Dec 31, 1969 near Moab, UT
Ez Trail.
Aug 14, 2014 near Moab, UT
One of my favorite photos I've taken. What do you think?
May 9, 2013 near Moab, UT
The beautiful scenery of Moab. These are great trails for those in your fam who perhaps aren't ready to rip on some of the longer trails...
May 9, 2013 near Moab, UT
Nice vista.
Nov 17, 2013 near Moab, UT
Berm bowl
May 4, 2013 near Moab, UT

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Cameron Lynch
Apr 18, 2024
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Best first ride of the season trail we've ever done. Some technical and lots of flow to ease the butt and legs back in.
Apr 10, 2024
Red Connolly
Apr 7, 2024
Olaf Zinke
Mar 19, 2024
Michael Colchiski
Sep 21, 2023
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