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3.1 miles
Distance
237 ft
Climb
-263 ft
Descent
00:48:55
Avg time
-26 ft
Altitude change
4,463 ft
Altitude min
4,674 ft
Altitude max
4,674 ft
Altitude start
4,649 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-18.9%
Grade max
21.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,051 ft
Distance flat
00:48:55
Avg time

Circle O Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moab Brand Trails
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36917 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #246 in Trail Running
    • #107435 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Most ride this trail from north to south. I find it much more fun to start with the south end of Rockin A and hook up with Circle O to make one big cap rock ride. Just follow the line and you can't go wrong. Some good pitches and climbs make this a good challenge. Stop and get some picture of Arches National Park in the distance.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

Easier to ride clockwise than counterclockwise, but it goes both ways. Ridden clockwise, the second half is more challenging than the first half, and there is a road halfway you can utilize to exit if you're exceeding your fun level. There is some line picking beyond the painted line needed to avoid off camber sections or adjust for the larger turning radius of a trike, but its all ridable in a sea of slickrock. If you line your rig up so you cross any drops perpendicular to the water / crack in gullies you'll do just fine. You might need a push or two if you don't get some momentum into the climbs after the drops. The exit from clockwise back to Bar M is maybe the most challenging feature to manage. That said - go have fun!

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        Directions to circle-o trailhead (38.652180, -109.651710)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Circle O

        ▼ Where is Circle O located?
        Circle O is located in Moab Brand Trails, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Moab Brand Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.65218, -109.65171.
        ▼ How hard is Circle O?
        Circle O is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Circle O?
        Circle O has 237 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 263 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,463 ft to 4,674 ft.
        ▼ Is Circle O a point to point trail?
        Circle O is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Circle O?
        Circle O is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Circle O?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Circle O. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Circle O?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Circle O are:
        • October (42 activities)
        • May (25 activities)
        • April (21 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Circle O? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Circle O are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Circle O?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 52 minutes to ride Circle O. The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Circle O?
        Circle O is a very popular trail. There have been 1,118 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,104 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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