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1.0 mile
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-249 ft
Descent
00:12:52
Avg time
-212 ft
Altitude change
9,210 ft
Altitude min
9,422 ft
Altitude max
9,422 ft
Altitude start
9,209 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-29.9%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
1,627 ft
Distance climb
3,284 ft
Distance down
420 ft
Distance flat
00:12:52
Avg time

Clark Lake Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    La Sal Mountains
    Moab, Utah
  • Ref Number
    #5144
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #108079 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #125670 in Trail Running
    • #70757 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,884 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #2,736 in Trail Running
    • #1,692 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS

The drop off of Clark Lake onto this trail is pretty steep and a bit of a powerslide. Then you have to cross the creek coming out of Clark Lake and it is pretty rooty and difficult to climb for just a short bit. Once you get out from the lake the trail starts to become a great little grind through the aspen forest. The final section down to the intersection with Boren Mesa is really fast and fun ripper through the aspens. There are little root drops here and there and fun sweeping turns.

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Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Clark Lake Loop located?
      Clark Lake Loop is located in La Sal Mountains, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the La Sal Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.49325, -109.26252.
      ▼ How hard is Clark Lake Loop?
      Clark Lake Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Clark Lake Loop?
      Clark Lake Loop has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 249 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,210 ft to 9,422 ft.
      ▼ Is Clark Lake Loop a point to point trail?
      Clark Lake Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Clark Lake Loop?
      Clark Lake Loop is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Clark Lake Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Clark Lake Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Clark Lake Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Clark Lake Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Clark Lake Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Clark Lake Loop. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Clark Lake Loop?
      Clark Lake Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 341 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 338 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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