Slickrock Trail
Moab, Utah
| Address: | Sand Flats Road, Moab, UT 84532, USA |
| GPS: |
38°34'54.1"N 109°31'9.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
Mountain Bike
These Moab trails are deceptively named for mountain bikes. This region was so named because the rock was slick for horseshoes. With mountain bike tires, you'll get insanely good grip that allows you to climb just about anything as long as you can keep pedaling. The most difficult portions are not extremely technical but they can get really steep and the falls can be dangerous. There are smaller loops for less experienced bikers. The trails are not cut out of foliage because there is almost none. Instead, you'll find dotted white lines to show you the path. The benefit of these are that they're actually pretty solid lines to ride. Some sections of the trail are shared with dirt bikes.
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Arches National Park Itinerary
This Arches National Park Itinerary will help you get started as you plan your vacation to Arches National Park.
https://www.justgotravelstudios.com/collections/national-park-itineraries/products/arches-national-park-itinerary?ref=9zpxis0diinIntroduction to Sand Flats Recreation Area - Discover Moab, Utah
Located just east of the town of Moab, Utah, the Sand Flats Recreation Area is known for its amazing outdoor adventures and camping amidst epic red rock landscapes. It's famous for the Hells Revenge 4x4 Trail as well as the Slickrock Bike Trail and Porcupine Rim Bike Trail.
https://www.discovermoab.com/places-to-go/outside-the-parks/introduction-to-sand-flats-recreation-area/Slickrock Moab Mountain Bike Trail | Utah.com
Slickrock is perhaps the most popular mountain bike trail in the world, boasting over 100,000 visitors per year.
https://www.utah.com/destinations/cities-towns/moab/things-to-do/mountain-biking/slickrock-moab-bike-trails/SlickRock Trail - Ultimate Guide to Mountain Biking in Utah
Slickrock Trail. A Must-Ride Classic! World’s most famous bike trail, one mile east of Moab on Navajo sandstone. Practice Loop for new riders. Advanced technical, strenuous with moderate long climbs and some short brute climbs. Season late February through November.
https://utahmountainbiking.com/trails/slickrck/Slickrock Trail - Wikipedia
The Slickrock Trail, is a popular mountain biking destination in Grand County, Utah, United States, a few miles northeast of the city of Moab.[1][2][3][4][5]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slickrock_TrailNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Moab, Utah
- Head east on E Center St toward S 100 E/S 1st E St (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Fourth E St (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto E Mill Creek Dr (0.5 mi)
- Continue straight onto Sand Flats Rd (2.3 mi)
- Turn left (92 ft)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left(322 ft)
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