Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Slickrock (practice) Trail
BLMLand Manager
Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
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Riding AreaSand Flats Recreation Area
Moab, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular in reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Global Ranking#555 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #1163 in E-Biking
- #13181 in Trail Running
- #3623 in Hiking
- #2532 in Dirtbiking
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 80 in Dirtbiking
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Land ManagerBLM
This trail makes a good introduction to the type of terrain you'll find on the main loop, but at a more moderate level for those who want to ease into it. Still, it presents some significant obstacles and should not be taken lightly. True beginners probably won't enjoy a ride here.
Just a quarter mile into the main Slickrock Trail, fork right at the painted junction to start the Practice Loop. Follow the white dashes along a series of sandstone domes, followed by a quick descent toward the Echo Canyon viewpoint. It's worth getting off your bike and hiking to the edge of the cliffs for a closer look at this box canyon.
Continue along the dashed line as it winds up and over more low fins and across sandy washes back towards the main trail, with a number of short but steep climbs and drops. You'll rejoin the Slickrock Trail around the 3/4 mile mark. If you're up for 10 more miles of slickrock, turn right for the full loop. If not, turn left for a quick return to the trailhead.
Adaptive Bike Info
After some practice, advanced adaptive riders can most likely do this trail solo. There are a few steep ledgy spots (two with deep sand leading up to them) that adaptive riders will most likely need an assist for and three or four off-camber situations possibly requiring a spot for riders with higher injuries.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Slickrock (practice) mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change76 ft
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Altitude min4,549 ft
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Altitude max4,672 ft
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Altitude start4,572 ft
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Altitude end4,648 ft
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Grade1.169%
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Grade max-108.628%
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Grade min33.566%
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Distance climb3,601 ft
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Distance down2,217 ft
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Distance flat705 ft
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Avg time00:20:09
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Avg reverse time00:23:52
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- 6 rides
- 5 miles avg distance
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- 399 rides
- 23 miles avg distance
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