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SaveSome of Moab's best enduro riding and most spectacular scenery, located so close to town you don't even need a car. Hit Ahab for a quick loop after work, session it a few times, or hit Jackson's for incredible views of the Colorado River.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Land Manager: BLM
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
24 trails
- E-Bike
29 trails
- Horse
2 trails
- Hike
30 trails
- Trail Running
30 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 31
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 24
- Trails E-Bike
- 29
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 7
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 30
- Trails Trail Running
- 30
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 4
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 4
- Total Distance
- 40 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,946 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,790 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,735 ft
- Reports
- 875
- Photos
- 633
- Completed Counter
- 59,135
Popular Amasa Back Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.8 • 2 miles • 213 ft • 8,536 •
Jewel of the Amasa Back area, relatively new to the other trails. Fun transitions and some great little rock drops. Hymasa is a bit easier, so if you are unsure of your skill, start there, and then climb back up Hymasa to do Captain Ahab.
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 2,943 ft • 84 ft • 7,940 •
Upper section of Hymasa, connecting the Ahab midpoint to the top.
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 2 miles • 661 ft • 7,858 •
An awesome MTB singletrack alternative to dodging the jeeps on the Amasa Back road. Works great in both directions. This trail has some difficult sections of rock to climb, but it is pretty typical singletrack in Moab, and provides...
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 2 miles • 438 ft • 7,602 •
low angle but punchy technical climbing leads to a low angle but well featured decent. With skill its possible to carry quite a bit of speed all the way to the bottom. A must ride loop.
• 95 ★ 4.1 • 1,605 ft • 28 ft • 4,750 •
Singletrack between Kane Creek Road and the creek itself; the start of any ride on Amasa Back. Not difficult, pretty smooth, but a bit steep and tight in spots.
• 80 ★ 2.9 • 233 ft • 0 ft • 2,628 •
Connects Amasa back to the top of Captain Ahab and Hymasa.
• 85 ★ 3.9 • 886 ft • 30 ft • 1,797 •
Cliff Hanger (alt) is a short bypass of a difficult section of the main Cliff Hanger trail, for non-motorized users only. All motorized vehicles MUST stick to the main Cliff Hanger trail.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 63 ft • 1,730 •
Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 63 ft black diamond climb. It features drop, rock face and rock garden. Exposure: High Risk of Serious Injury. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
Amasa Back Mountain Bike Routes
Moab Double Down Featured
★ 3.0 • 14 miles • 2,239 ft • 9 • Loop •
This is a double loop that serves up 2 of the best expert downhill trails in Moab. The first leg of the...
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 1,323 ft • 13 • Loop •
Captain Ahab black diamond loop (Hymasa)
★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 1,531 ft • 6 • Loop •
If you've ridden the classic "life or death" Portal trail in Moab, it's a bit hard to see why Captain Ahab...
★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 2,106 ft • 12 • Out & Back •
Amasa Back is an awesome riding area with loads of options. For this route we suggest climbing up either...
★ 4.5 • 14 miles • 2,285 ft • 9 •
Trying to link up Ahab and Jacksons. How hard could it be?
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 808 ft • 11 •
Good option if you don't want to do the full Ahab Loop
Photos of Amasa Back Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| khash | comment | trail | activity #107700242 and 1 more | Nov 13, 2026 @ 4:57am 3 hours |
| khash | add | report | activity #107700189 and 2 more | Nov 13, 2026 @ 4:55am 3 hours |
| khash | difficultyvote | trail | activity #107700174 and 3 more | Nov 13, 2026 @ 4:55am 3 hours |
| khash | add | photo | activity #107700156 and 15 more | Nov 13, 2026 @ 4:54am 3 hours |
| khash | vote | trail | activity #107700113 and 4 more | Nov 13, 2026 @ 4:53am 3 hours |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Amazing, top 3 Best combined with Rockstacker | Nov 13, 2026 @ 5:00am 3 hours | ||
| trail | One of the top 3 Moab routes!!! Do it! Best... | Nov 13, 2026 @ 4:57am 3 hours | ||
| trail | Creek looks crossable this morning - 11/5 | Nov 5, 2026 @ 7:03am Nov 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | Only giving it 4 starts because it's also a... | Oct 22, 2026 @ 8:59am Oct 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | Im so glad im not one of those poor suckers... | May 28, 2026 @ 7:07pm May 28, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| Mag 7 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 5.3 km |
| Sand Flats Recreation Area | 2 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 6.3 km |
| Dead Horse Point | 5 | 9 | 6.8 km | ||
| Moab Brand Trails | 11 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 9.5 km |
| Horsethief | 6 | 12 | 1 | 11.1 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 24 | 34 miles | 5,335 ft | 14 miles | 1,020 ft | #510 | #17 | 611 | 865 | 15 | 20,464 | |
| E-Bike | 29 | 39 miles | 5,902 ft | 16 miles | 1,791 ft | #3,042 | #49 | 722 | 529 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 19 miles | 1,696 ft | 6 miles | 1,020 ft | #109 | #42 | 39 | 5 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 5 miles | 240 ft | 2 miles | 709 ft | #109 | #42 | 13 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 1,588 ft | 36 ft | 420 ft | 745 ft | #109 | #42 | 61 | ||||
| Horse | 2 | 7 miles | 640 ft | 2 miles | 325 ft | #2,616 | #106 | 273 | ||||
| Hike | 30 | 39 miles | 5,837 ft | 16 miles | 1,791 ft | #2,258 | #99 | 16 | 867 | 1 | 871 | |
| Trail Running | 30 | 39 miles | 5,837 ft | 16 miles | 1,791 ft | #4,002 | #78 | 3 | 867 | 6 | 365 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 4 | 12 miles | 1,040 ft | 4 miles | 997 ft | 235 | 24 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 4 | 12 miles | 1,040 ft | 4 miles | 997 ft | 3 | 234 | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Amasa Back?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Amasa Back are:
- Captain Ahab (lower) (4.7/5)
- HyMasa (upper) (4.5/5)
- Captain Ahab (upper) (4.5/5)
- HyMasa (4.5/5)
- Jackson (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Amasa Back?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Amasa Back are:
- October (384 activities)
- April (290 activities)
- May (230 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Amasa Back?
There are 6 parking locations listed in Amasa Back. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Amasa Back?
The longest trail in Amasa Back is Cliff Hanger at 3.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Amasa Back?
The best hiking trails in Amasa Back are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Amasa Back?
The best trail running trails in Amasa Back are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Amasa Back?
Amasa Back has a total of 30 trails. Of those, 23 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Amasa Back to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Amasa Back?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Amasa Back is Cliff Hanger with 1,033 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Amasa Back?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Amasa Back is Captain Ahab (lower) with 748 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Amasa Back?
Amasa Back supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Amasa Back?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Amasa Back is Hunter Rim with an average grade of 6.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Amasa Back?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Amasa Back. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Amasa Back?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Amasa Back are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Amasa Back?
The overall region status for Amasa Back is Clear / Green. Out of 25 trails:
- Clear / Green: 22
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
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What are the trail conditions in Amasa Back?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Amasa Back:
- Ideal: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Amasa Back?
Yes, Amasa Back supports e-bike riding. There are 29 trails in Amasa Back that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Amasa Back?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Amasa Back are:
- Moab Hymasa/Captain Ahab loop
- UT.Moab_Captain Ahab 9mi
- Amasa Back - Pothole Arch, Captain Ahab, Cliff Hanger, Hymasa - RideSpots.com
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What type of bike is most common in Amasa Back?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Amasa Back are:
- AM (179 activities)
- XC (15 activities)
- Trials (2 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
- RD (1 activities)
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What are the top sights to see in Amasa Back?
There are 4 notable sights in Amasa Back. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Amasa Back.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Amasa Back?
The most popular Strava segments in Amasa Back are:
- Ho Down Stage 2- 2024 (32,673 athletes)
- Lower Ahab (32,663 athletes)
- Ahab start strong (32,635 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Amasa Back?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Amasa Back are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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