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3.3 miles
Distance
386 ft
Climb
-544 ft
Descent
00:39:27
Avg time
-159 ft
Altitude change
4,513 ft
Altitude min
4,799 ft
Altitude max
4,672 ft
Altitude start
4,514 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-31.3%
Grade max
19.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,112 ft
Distance flat
00:39:27
Avg time

Deadman's Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moab Brand Trails
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #29570 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #441 in Trail Running
    • #89554 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM

For a rocky difficult trail, this still flows pretty well, and provides some fun challenges. Can be ridden both ways, but the section connecting to the paved path is a steep downhill - hard to climb from the path up. Excellent trail

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  • 39 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 466 rides
  • Last: Jul 4, 2026
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May 19, 2026 @ 11:21pm (America/Denver)
May 19, 2026
 Some cattle trampled and tore up the last section right before the bike path after some rain today. Trail was soft and a little sketchy there but...
May 2, 2026 @ 11:15am (America/Denver)
May 2, 2026
Feb 28, 2026 @ 10:46am (America/Denver)
Feb 28, 2026
Feb 7, 2026 @ 11:14am (America/Denver)
Feb 7, 2026
Dec 28, 2025 @ 10:52am (America/Denver)
Dec 28, 2025
 Not muddy at all
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on May 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.94 (49 votes)
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        Directions to deadman-s-ridge trailhead (38.642910, -109.654630)

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        18:52 | 118 | May 6, 2025 , Moab
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Deadman's Ridge

        ▼ Where is Deadman's Ridge located?
        Deadman's Ridge 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 38.64291, -109.65463.
        ▼ How hard is Deadman's Ridge?
        Deadman's Ridge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deadman's Ridge?
        Deadman's Ridge has 386 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 544 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,513 ft to 4,799 ft.
        ▼ Is Deadman's Ridge a point to point trail?
        Deadman's Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Deadman's Ridge?
        Deadman's Ridge is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deadman's Ridge?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Deadman's Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Deadman's Ridge?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Deadman's Ridge are:
        • October (56 activities)
        • May (44 activities)
        • April (24 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Deadman's Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deadman's Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Deadman's Ridge?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 38 minutes to ride Deadman's Ridge. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Deadman's Ridge?
        Deadman's Ridge is a very popular trail. There have been 2,264 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,227 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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