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1.0 mile
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-249 ft
Descent
00:15:38
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
00:15:38
Avg time

Clark Lake Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    La Sal Mountains
    Moab, Utah
  • Ref Number
    #5144
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #109483 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103501 in Trail Running
    • #74301 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • 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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    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Clark Lake Loop

        ▼ 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.

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