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Big Mesa

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.7 (98)
  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Southeastern Utah
  4. …Moab
  5. Navajo Rocks
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“This is a great 3-mile trail in the Navajo Rocks biking area. ”

Scotty Chaco Vinas
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Map Key

3.4

Miles

5.4

KM
Singletrack

5,395' 1,644 m

High

5,244' 1,599 m

Low

200' 61 m

Up

303' 92 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

17%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Features -none-

Stay on the trail and be aware of preserving biological soil crust! One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.

Description

Big Mesa trail is the jewel of the Nile of this ride. Take your time, stop to take pictures, go slower, and LOOK UP! Enjoy the scenery of this incredible ride. Sure, the trail is awesome and real buttery, but take your time and enjoy this one.

The old rebar bridge has been replaced with a wide, easy wooden one.

Contacts

Local Club: Moab Trail Mix

Land Manager: BLM Utah - Moab Field Office

Shared By:

Scotty Chaco Vinas with improvements by Conor Intemann and 2 others
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Trail Ratings

  4.7 from 98 votes

#2

in Navajo Rocks

#24

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  4.7 from 98 votes
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Trail Rankings

#2

in Navajo Rocks

#3

in Utah

#24

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Photos

Not in Kansas anymore.
Oct 12, 2016 near Moab, UT
Heading westward over the white-colored slickrock on Big Mesa...
Mar 4, 2018 near Moab, UT
Moab riding has epic scenery around every corner.
Oct 12, 2016 near Moab, UT
Aubyn following the lines on Navajo Loop Trail. Spectacular!
May 3, 2021 near Moab, UT
Aubyn crossing the bridge on Navajo Rocks on a gorgeous day!
Jun 1, 2022 near Moab, UT
Slickrock riding next to Big Mesa.
May 3, 2017 near Moab, UT

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