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18.2 miles
Distance
1,410 ft
Climb
-1,430 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-20 ft
Altitude change
4,674 ft
Altitude min
5,134 ft
Altitude start
5,115 ft
Altitude end
-26.7%
Grade max
27%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
3 miles
Distance flat
Loop some of the most scenic sections of Mag 7 in a way that limits how much climbing one has to endure. Ride up on Getaway and back down on Bull Run.
Detailed Description
Mag 5 Loop is a highly rated 18 mile 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 10 trails. This route climbs 1,410 ft with a max elevation of 5,765 ft then descends -1,430 ft.
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Stats
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Distance18 miles
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Avg time2 hr 23 min
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Altitude min4,674 ft
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Altitude start5,134 ft
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Altitude end5,115 ft
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Climb1,410 ft
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Descent-1,430 ft
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Grade max-26.7%
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Grade min27%
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Distance climb8 miles
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Distance down8 miles
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Distance flat3 miles
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Directions
- Bike northwest on Getaway (lower).
- Continue for 7 kilometers.
- Bear right onto Getaway (Top).
- Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
- Turn left onto 7-up.
- Continue for 40 meters.
- Bike southwest on 7up - Bull Run connector.
- Continue for 3 kilometers.
- Turn right onto Bull Run (mid).
- Continue for 600 meters.
- Turn right onto Bull Run (lower).
- Continue for 5 kilometers.
- Bear left onto Arths Corner.
- Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
- Turn right onto Metal Masher Road.
- Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
- Turn right onto Great Escape.
- Continue for 5 kilometers.
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That's what mountain biking feels like only in Moab.
trail: Little Canyon
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That's what mountain biking feels like only in Moab.
trail: Great Escape
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Mar 28, 2026
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