more stats
3,010 ft
Distance
116 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:07:02
Avg time
61 ft
Altitude change
4,636 ft
Altitude min
4,712 ft
Altitude max
4,636 ft
Altitude start
4,697 ft
Altitude end
2.029%
Grade
-14.701%
Grade max
14.381%
Grade min
1,757 ft
Distance climb
925 ft
Distance down
328 ft
Distance flat
00:07:02
Avg time

HyMasa (upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Amasa Back
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #21059 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3361 in E-Biking
    • #101973 in Trail Running
    • #111960 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #458 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #82 in E-Biking
    • #2,202 in Trail Running
    • #2,496 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Upper section of Hymasa, connecting the Ahab midpoint to the top.

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Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 25 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 225 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 2,245 rides
  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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Avg: 4.52 (75 votes)
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      intlhouseoffun intlhouseoffun
      Brilliant techy uphill, but not too techy! So fun. Normally I just try to get climbs over with, but this one is enjoyable. Props to the crew that designed/built it!
      rageify rageify
      Not sure why it's black, I enjoyed this part more than upper ahab and lower hymasa.
      pedalandphoto pedalandphoto
      Good climb, feels a lot like Ahab upper.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is HyMasa (upper) located?
      HyMasa (upper) is located in Amasa Back, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Amasa Back trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.51459, -109.61114.
      ▼ How hard is HyMasa (upper)?
      HyMasa (upper) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.029%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for HyMasa (upper)?
      HyMasa (upper) has 116 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,636 ft to 4,712 ft.
      ▼ Is HyMasa (upper) a point to point trail?
      HyMasa (upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is HyMasa (upper)?
      HyMasa (upper) is 3,010 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on HyMasa (upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on HyMasa (upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride HyMasa (upper)?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride HyMasa (upper) are:
      • October (272 activities)
      • April (211 activities)
      • May (166 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access HyMasa (upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to HyMasa (upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride HyMasa (upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride HyMasa (upper). The trail is 3,010 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is HyMasa (upper)?
      HyMasa (upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 15,348 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,829 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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