11.7 miles
Distance
1,015 ft
Climb
-1,012 ft
Descent
5,254 ft
High Point

PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BEFORE RIDING

This route is intended for advanced adaptive riders only. The black section of Baby Steps Loop jeep road, after the intersection with Klondike Bluffs Road, going down the back side, requires major rock crawling and problem solving. You MUST have clearance and suspension. Skid plate highly recommended. It's extremely chunky and a hike-a-bike for two-wheeled riders. This is not intended for two-wheeled riders. The purpose of this route is to create a route for advanced adaptive riders with extremely capable equipment to perform solo. If you are new or have less capable equipment, this route will require assistance. aMTB3 rating states that the average rider will need support. It's definitely not the best this area has to offer since it's mostly jeep road but it's a loop with Baby Steps, which is a super fun ledgy downhill. If you are planning to ride this route, please contact The UNPavement at the link below.

source: The UNPavement
Detailed Description
Baby Steps aMTB3 Loop is a 12 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Moab Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 1,015 ft with a max elevation of 5,254 ft then descends -1,012 ft.

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Details

  • Riding area
    Klondike Bluffs
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for Baby Steps aMTB3 Loop mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    2 hr 50 min
  • Altitude min
    4,604 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,718 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,721 ft
  • Grade max
    -31.7%
  • Grade min
    32.1%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,865 ft

Directions

  1. Bike east on Copper Ridge 4x4.
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  85. Keep left to stay on Copper Ridge 4x4.
  86. Continue for 50 meters.
  87. Keep left to stay on Copper Ridge 4x4.
  88. Continue for 3 kilometers.
  89. Turn left onto Klondike Bluffs Road.
  90. Continue for 7 kilometers.
  91. Bear left onto Baby Steps North.
  92. Continue for 800 meters.
  93. Turn right to stay on Baby Steps North.
  94. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  95. Turn right onto Copper Ridge 4x4.
  96. Continue for 50 meters.
  97. Keep straight to stay on Copper Ridge 4x4.
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  101. Keep left to stay on Copper Ridge 4x4.
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  120. Continue for 200 meters.
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  123. Keep left to stay on Copper Ridge 4x4.
  124. Continue for 40 meters.
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  126. Continue for 200 meters.
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