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Gold Bar Rim Road

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 2.3 (14)

A 4x4 route along the cliffs above Moab Valley.


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Map Key

3.8

Miles

6.1

KM

Doubletrack

5,455' 1,663 m

High

4,581' 1,396 m

Low

1,077' 328 m

Up

210' 64 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

The route starts from Gemini Bridges Road in Little Canyon, climbing gradually up a vast expanse of sandstone. Continue straight at the intersection with Gold Bar and Little Canyon.

The grade is mellow for a bit longer until the junction with Rusty Nail. From here, things get more strenuous as the climb steepens.

This section tops out and starts a short downhill as the Gold Bar joins from the left. This part of the route is very steep and challenging all the way to the rim.

Enjoy the view and then continue on either Gold Bar Rim or Golden Spike Jeep Road.

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Shared By:

Leslie Kehmeier

Trail Ratings

  2.3 from 14 votes

#13

in Magnificent 7

#32416

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#13

in Magnificent 7

#1,117

in Utah

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Photos

Following Darcy on one of the most strenuous trails of Moab.
Dec 31, 1969 near Moab, UT
The of Little Canyon Trail.  Exit left towards Gemini Bridges Road or continue to tackle Gold Bar Rim
May 1, 2013 near Moab, UT
There are a few markers to let you know you're headed the right direction, though you do wonder.
May 7, 2013 near Moab, UT

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Oct 15, 2021
Matt Castelli
Kinda sucky slog
Oct 13, 2019
Patrick Burns
The climb is crazy. Straight up the hillside. Problem is it's not so crazy that you can't just keep spinning and surging your way up.
Oct 25, 2014
Ry Zy