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1.3 miles
Distance
511 ft
Climb
-46 ft
Descent
00:14:35
Avg time
466 ft
Altitude change
10,258 ft
Altitude min
10,769 ft
Altitude max
10,262 ft
Altitude start
10,728 ft
Altitude end
6.685%
Grade
-10.608%
Grade max
27.941%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,144 ft
Distance down
200 ft
Distance flat
00:14:35
Avg time

Communication Site Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    La Sal Mountains
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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Communication Site is a 1 mile less popular doubletrack trail located near Moab Utah. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 511 ft blue climb. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.

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      sevenoff sevenoff
      Tiny pond at the end of the road. Also- spectacular views of Mt Peale

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Communication Site located?
      Communication Site 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 38.45183, -109.19652.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Communication Site?
      Communication Site has 511 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 46 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,258 ft to 10,769 ft.
      ▼ Is Communication Site a point to point trail?
      Communication Site is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Communication Site?
      Communication Site is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Communication Site?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Communication Site. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Communication Site? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Communication Site are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Communication Site?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Communication Site. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Communication Site?
      Communication Site is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 13 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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