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3.3 miles
Distance
228 ft
Climb
-304 ft
Descent
00:37:59
Avg time
-77 ft
Altitude change
5,242 ft
Altitude min
5,396 ft
Altitude max
5,365 ft
Altitude start
5,289 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
43.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,871 ft
Distance flat
00:37:59
Avg time
Big Mesa Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNavajo Rocks
Moab, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerBLM
Unique singletrack trail that hugs the bottom of a huge mesa. Has shade in the late afternoon
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Moab Trail MixBuilder
BLMLand Manager
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 26 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 328 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
All
- 2,840 rides
- Last: Oct 15, 2026
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- Snow Packed
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- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
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- Variable
- Ideal
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- Very Dry
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Directions to big-mesa trailhead
(38.634760, -109.807260)
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mtb
25:30 |
171 |
Jul 28, 2025 , Moab
mtb
27:10 |
257 |
Apr 17, 2025 , Moab
mtb
10:02 |
226 |
Apr 17, 2025 , Moab
Routes with this trail
★ 3.5 • 17 miles • 1,596 ft • 8 • Loop •
All of Navajo Rocks goodness in the correct (Clockwise) direction. Sometimes referred to as "Chaco Loop".
★ 5.0 • 18 miles • 852 ft • 5 • Shuttled •
Great shuttle ride. 18-19 miles total, mostly downhill. Leave a vehicle at lower Navajo Rocks parking lot,...
13 miles • 1,054 ft • 6 •
Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride for Backcountry.com Moab or Bust trip.
12 Reviews & Comments
ajriding
Moab for the 99% of riders. Flow, dirt n some features on sandstone.
The 1% can skip it.
The 1% can skip it.
bluedog15
Simply amazing ride under a massive cliff- some terrific views and some challenging terrain but nothing to crazy………definitely one of my favourite trails in Moab
kayakbiker
There is a sharp left turn about 1 mile from the end (CW loop direction). If you miss it you end up on some intersecting sandy roads and no markings or signs how to get back. I remember getting lost in this exact same spot the other time I rode it 3 years ago. More warning or a sign at eye level would be helpful.
Otherwise a really fun trail with nice mix of slick rock and flow!
Otherwise a really fun trail with nice mix of slick rock and flow!
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