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Moab Canyon Paved Path

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  2. UT
  3. …Southeastern Utah
  4. …Moab
  5. City of Moab
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9.0 Miles 14.5 Kilometers


Paved Path

674' 205 m

Ascent

-145' -44 m

Descent

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

4,620' 1,408 m

High

3,970' 1,210 m

Low

Shared By Leslie Kehmeier

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“A scenic paved bikeway connecting several trail systems with Moab.”

— Leslie Kehmeier
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Family Friendly Gentle, scenic paved path - basically flat from the river up to the Arches entrance.

Non-motorized only - no ebikes, no pedal assist, no motors of any kind allowed.

Description

The Moab Canyon Paved Path has got to be one of the most scenic bikeways around. It connects the Courthouse Wash trailhead near Arches National Park with Highway 313 that leads to Canyonlands National Park. Along the way, the trail provides access to the Bar M trails and the Mag 7 trails (Gemini Bridges).

From the bottom end near Arches, the route climbs steadily and travels through Moab Canyon, tucked beneath huge red sandstone cliffs. The route levels out quite a bit as you ride along the heart of the Bar M trails.

Near the main Bar M trailhead the pathway ducks under Hwy 191 and connects with the Gemini Bridges parking area. From here the route descends and climbs gradually to its terminus at Hwy 313.

Completely resurfaced July 2017.

Contacts

Local Club: Moab Trails Alliance

Apr 13, 2012: Thanks!

Apr 13, 2012: Maps are a success!

Nov 5, 2009: First Annual “Art for Trails” event comes off without a hitch.

Land Manager: BLM Utah - Moab Field Office

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  4.3 from 3 votes

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in City of Moab

#170

in Utah

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A prime example of some Hoodoo rock formations in Moab.
A prime example of some Hoodoo rock formations…
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The Moab Canyon pathway.
The Moab Canyon pathway.
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Deadman's view
Deadman's view
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The Moab Canyon Bike Path connects Gemini Bridges and Bar M trails with Arches National Park
The Moab Canyon Bike Path connects Gemini Bridg…
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The pedestrian bridge.
The pedestrian bridge.
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Welcome to Moab.
Welcome to Moab.
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