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2,576 ft
Distance
266 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:04:57
Avg time
264 ft
Altitude change
10,528 ft
Altitude min
10,795 ft
Altitude max
10,531 ft
Altitude start
10,795 ft
Altitude end
10.232%
Grade
-5.043%
Grade max
52.583%
Grade min
2,279 ft
Distance climb
221 ft
Distance down
76 ft
Distance flat
00:04:57
Avg time
Haystack Mountain Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Adaptive Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLa Sal Mountains
Moab, Utah -
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeGravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
Connector road between Moonlight Meadows and the Whole Enchilada, gets steeper and steeper until it fades out. Typically just used for the first little bit to access the singletrack
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 21 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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Directions to haystack-mountain trailhead
(38.486397, -109.232004)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Haystack Mountain
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Where is Haystack Mountain located?
Haystack Mountain 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 38.4864, -109.232.
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What is the elevation gain for Haystack Mountain?
Haystack Mountain has 266 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,528 ft to 10,795 ft.
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Is Haystack Mountain a point to point trail?
Haystack Mountain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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How long is Haystack Mountain?
Haystack Mountain is 2,576 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
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