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14.3 miles
Distance
2,239 ft
Climb
-2,247 ft
Descent
4,905 ft
High Point
-8 ft
Altitude change
3,958 ft
Altitude min
3,979 ft
Altitude start
3,970 ft
Altitude end
-52.7%
Grade max
30.5%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
3,839 ft
Distance flat
This is a double loop that serves up 2 of the best expert downhill trails in Moab. The first leg of the loop is a perfect warm up to a weekend in Moab, by testing your skill and legs up parts of the Cliffhanger jeep trail and the Hymasa singletrack. The downhill on Captain Ahab is fast and difficult, but not as difficult as some of the other trails in the area, so it is a great DH to start out on. This loop alone is a perfect after work ride, or a ride to do when you've spent the day driving, and want to kick off the weekend on a Friday night.
The second leg of this loop is includes more DH fun, with a few truly insidious sections of trail. Incredible views are everywhere as the trail often rolls along the ragged edge. There is a middle section of this trail that is difficult to clean, keep your feet on the pedals as you navigate some tight turns.
The route is so popular with local riders there is a cool bike shop near the trail head named after it.
Detailed Description
Moab Double Down is a 14 mile popular extreme route located near Moab Utah. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 9 trails. This route climbs 2,239 ft with a max elevation of 4,905 ft then descends -2,247 ft.
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Stats
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Distance14 miles
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Avg time2 hr 28 min
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Altitude min3,958 ft
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Altitude start3,979 ft
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Altitude end3,970 ft
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Climb2,239 ft
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Descent-2,247 ft
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Grade max-52.7%
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Grade min30.5%
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Distance climb7 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat3,839 ft
84 Reviews & Comments
Lotapowder
Not sure why many are so stuck on the ratings of the trails. I ride for fun not ratings and The Double Down was 5 star. As good as it gets in Moab!! Go ride it. The only detractors in my opinion was the creek crossing TWICE.
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Difficulty ratingDouble Black Diamond
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Physical ratingHard
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My "all-time" FAV MTB trail - Captain Ahab
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