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Rusty Nail

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  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Southeastern Utah
  4. …Moab
  5. Magnificent 7
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“A challenging route that connects Gold Bar Rim Road and Golden Spike Jeep Road. ”

Leslie Kehmeier
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1.9

Miles

3.1

KM
Singletrack

5,132' 1,564 m

High

4,556' 1,389 m

Low

576' 176 m

Up

186' 57 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Rusty Nail is a technical route that connects Gold Bar Rim Road and Golden Spike Jeep Road. It is sometimes used to cut-off a portion of the Mag 7 ride, making it shorter.

The climb to Golden Spike Jeep Road is challenging and will require a hike-a-bike in some sections.

Contacts

Land Manager: BLM Utah - Moab Field Office

Shared By:

Leslie Kehmeier
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Trail Ratings

  2.0 from 3 votes

#13

in Magnificent 7

#38843

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Trail Rankings

#13

in Magnificent 7

#1,615

in Utah

#38,843

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Mar 5, 2026
Jay Austin
E bike, decent. Pedal bike, hell no. Did it in reverse to get the dh. Its a jeep trail and requires walking

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