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 3.8 (74)
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  2. UT
  3. …Southeastern Utah
  4. …Moab
  5. Brand Trails (Bar M)
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“An excellent moderate loop on slickrock with sweeping views of Arches National Park. ”

Curtis Tripp
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Map Key

2.9

Miles

4.7

KM
Singletrack

4,684' 1,428 m

High

4,466' 1,361 m

Low

175' 53 m

Up

261' 80 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Please stay on the line. It was aligned specifically to protect the fragile biological soil crust, pothole ecosystems and plant life of this area.

Description

The trail can be ridden in either direction, but this description is for the recommended counterclockwise loop:

Leaving the Bar-M Loop at the Circle-O's southern trailhead, ride 1/4 mile on dirt doubletrack to the berm bowl at the junction with the Rockin' A trail. This is where the real fun begins.

Head left (NE) from the berm bowl to follow the Circle-O trail. The path is marked by a rust-colored line painted on the Entrada sandstone. Follow this line for nearly 3 miles as it winds through tight turns, over quick dips, and down short drops. Along the way, you'll reach the border of Arches National Park before climbing back to the Circle-O's northern junction with the Bar-M Loop.

Contacts

Local Club: Moab Trail Mix

Land Manager: BLM Utah - Moab Field Office

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Curtis Tripp with improvements by Kristen Arendt and 1 other
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  3.8 from 74 votes

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Berm bowl
May 4, 2013 near Moab, UT
The mellow finish to the Circle-O trail.
Apr 5, 2013 near Moab, UT
Cruising over slickrock on the Circle-O.
Apr 4, 2013 near Moab, UT
Following the line.
Nov 17, 2013 near Moab, UT
Follow the rusty lines at Circle O.
Mar 14, 2016 near Moab, UT
Circle O Trail.
Aug 14, 2014 near Moab, UT

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fun sandstone
Oct 28, 2021
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