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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    La Sal Mountains
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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

Tags
MeadowShuttle access
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 33 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 25 miles avg distance
All
  • 56 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Feb 14, 2024 @ 12:09pm
Feb 14, 2024
Rejected
Jan 31, 2024 @ 10:20am
Jan 31, 2024
Jun 25, 2023 @ 7:56pm
Jun 25, 2023
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Dec 22, 2022 @ 3:56pm
Dec 22, 2022
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Nov 13, 2022 @ 8:41am
Nov 13, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Haystack Mountain?
      Haystack Mountain is 2,576 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Haystack Mountain?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Haystack Mountain. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Haystack Mountain? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Haystack Mountain are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Haystack Mountain?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Haystack Mountain. The trail is 2,576 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Haystack Mountain?
      Haystack Mountain is a moderately popular trail. There have been 281 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 288 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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