more stats
3,058 ft
Distance
-164 ft
Descent
00:05:26
Avg time
-164 ft
Altitude change
5,429 ft
Altitude min
5,594 ft
Altitude max
5,594 ft
Altitude start
5,430 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-14.7%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
3,058 ft
Distance down
00:05:26
Avg time

Hidalgo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horsethief
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #81398 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92484 in E-Biking
    • #349363 in Trail Running
    • #326596 in Hiking
    • #9365 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #6699 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,376 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #1,007 in E-Biking
    • #5,951 in Trail Running
    • #5,770 in Hiking
    • #107 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #198 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    • Downhill Primary for E-Biking
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
    • Downhill Primary for Winter Fat Biking
    • Downhill Primary for Adaptive Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Hidalgo is a great downhill from south to north. Connect it from Mustang East for a great downhill through the Horsethief System. It is recommended at the bottom of Hidalgo to turn right, west, on 7up 4x4 and climb back up through the trail system on Whirlwind and Mustang West.

Adaptive Bike Info

No pinch points narrower than 38".  Most the tread and bench cuts have been built to a minimum of 38" wide however some rock ramps may be rougher than others. Spotter required and trail conditions can change with one desert rain event.
 
Three cattle guards exist in Horsetheif that have 36" wide tread surface. These are on Chisholm, Mustang West, and 7up.  

Tags
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 142 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Hidalgo Trail Reports

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Jul 3, 2025 @ 7:30am
Jul 3, 2025
May 20, 2025 @ 2:54pm
May 20, 2025
Overnight rains, HERO DIRT
Feb 22, 2025 @ 10:05am
Feb 22, 2025
Jun 20, 2023 @ 10:35am
Jun 20, 2023
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Jan 23, 2023 @ 9:48am
Jan 23, 2023
reporter Snow 3-6" deep with ice underneath and melting causing significant mud in places.
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on Jul 3, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
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      rozeyt
      Best to go down wildcat and 7up and up Hidalgo

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hidalgo located?
      Hidalgo is located in Horsethief, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Horsethief trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.59278, -109.78513.
      ▼ How hard is Hidalgo?
      Hidalgo is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hidalgo?
      The trail has 164 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,429 ft to 5,594 ft.
      ▼ Is Hidalgo a point to point trail?
      Hidalgo is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hidalgo?
      Hidalgo is 3,058 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hidalgo?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hidalgo. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hidalgo?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hidalgo are:
      • April (18 activities)
      • October (10 activities)
      • March (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hidalgo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hidalgo are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hidalgo?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Hidalgo. The trail is 3,058 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hidalgo?
      Hidalgo is a moderately popular trail. There have been 605 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 707 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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