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934 mi 1,504 km of trail — 31 Featured Rides
Moab has several attributes that make it an incredibly popular destination. First, the climate in Moab complements that of Salt Lake City, the Utah mountains, and Colorado front range and mountainous areas in that it's generally dry with mild temperatures when Utah and Colorado locations are too cold, muddy, or snowy.
Moab has focused a ton of effort and resources over the past several years into creating more trails and making the area more friendly for a range of activities. There are now more beginner-friendly trails than ever, and plenty of trails to keep everyone entertained for a long weekend or more.
For those reasons, people come from all over Utah and from Colorado's front range, and many other places, driving 5 or more hours to take advantage of trails. It's worth a trip to experience scenery like you've never seen before.
Other user groups frequent Moab as well - notably offroad Jeep and motorcycle enthusiasts. It's definitely a motorhead town - the wide open landscape and lax restrictions on land use make it a mecca for all types of offroad vehicles. The different user groups seem to play fairly well together though - it's rare to be annoyed when you're out on the trail, and it can be nice to have company in the raw desert conditions that define Moab.
The town itself is not flashy. It started out as a uranium mining town and has stayed very close to its working class mining roots over time. There are plenty of great bike shops, and all the necessities, including several good, but not great options for places to eat.
Discover Moab seems to have good information about the area.
Local Info
There are a few groups that offer guided mountain bike tours, which can be a good way to take a bit of risk and logistics out of your journey.
Western Spirit Cycling.
Chasing Epic.
Rim Tours
There are several good options for bike shops in town. A few that seem to be popular are:
Poison Spider (poisonspiderbicycles.com)
Chile Pepper Bike Shop (chilebikes.com)
Rim Cyclery (rimcyclery.com
Moab Cyclery (moabcyclery.com).
Visiting Tips
The most crowded season seems to be early spring through mid-April. These are times when the mountains of Colorado are no longer skiable. It's also when the offroad crowd emerges from their garages after a winter of tinkering with their machines. It's a great time to come, but can be difficult to find camping on the weekends, unless you can take Friday off and arrive Thursday evening.
Generally, avoid mid-summer unless you're very experienced, or willing to head out in the early mornings or late evenings. It's simply too hot in the summer to be safe in the middle of the day.
Camping & Lodging
The town of Moab is camper-friendly, with all the supplies you'd need, including a pharmacy and full grocery store. There are also several places to take showers, including some of the local bike shops.
There are also a number of commercial campgrounds in the area, and RV areas with full facilities. Some are right in the middle of town, making it convenient for families.
There are hotels and motels as well, and many condos available for rent through VRBO or other sources. Nothing is particularly fancy here, so don't come expecting the Four Seasons! That said, it can be a family-friendly town, and there are plenty of nice spots you can find for a weekend that's a bit more civilized than a typical guys' weekend.
Outfitters, Tours, & Shuttles
Food & Drink
Places like Eddie McStiff's, the Moab Brewery and the Moab Diner are popular. Pasta Jay's offers a basic Italian dinner with huge portions if that's what you're in the mood for.
Other Activities
There are also a couple of wineries, museums, climbing destinations, and tons of great hikes in the area.
Areas Within Moab
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Muddy, Snowy: All north faces at Klondike Bluffs have significant mud and snow. Avoid riding this trail network.
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Muddy, Snowy: All north faces at Klondike Bluffs have significant mud and snow. Avoid riding this trail network.
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Mostly Dry, Some Mud - Careful going out to trails. If it is muddy please dont ride on it. Get off and walk the bike to help prevent ruts from forming on trails.
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