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4,507 ft
Distance
205 ft
Climb
-293 ft
Descent
00:09:01
Avg time
-88 ft
Altitude change
4,880 ft
Altitude min
4,970 ft
Altitude max
4,970 ft
Altitude start
4,883 ft
Altitude end
-26.488%
Grade max
34.03%
Grade min
1,883 ft
Distance climb
2,220 ft
Distance down
404 ft
Distance flat
00:09:01
Avg time

Instep Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Klondike Bluffs
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #103413 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #109451 in Trail Running
    • #270722 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

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AI Generated Description

Instep is a 4,507 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Moab Utah. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 205 ft blue climb. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 167 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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Instep Trail Reports

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Apr 28, 2025 @ 10:12am
Apr 28, 2025
May 18, 2023 @ 5:50am
May 18, 2023
 Dry but good.
Apr 10, 2023 @ 10:33am
Apr 10, 2023
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Feb 10, 2023 @ 9:03am
Feb 10, 2023
 reporter Snow still persisting on north slopes, melting causing prevalent mud on all trails.
Jan 23, 2023 @ 9:42am
Jan 23, 2023
 reporter Snow melting causing prevalent, deep mud.
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Status:
on Apr 28, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to instep trailhead (38.802108, -109.717273)
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      May 20, 2023 @ 9:49am
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      bizango-x bizango-x
      Excellent trail to include in a circuit of the “mineral” trails.
      Marksmichaels Marksmichaels
      Interesting connector trail with cool twists among boulders.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Instep located?
      Instep is located in Klondike Bluffs, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Klondike Bluffs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.80211, -109.71727.
      ▼ How hard is Instep?
      Instep is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Instep?
      Instep has 205 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 293 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,880 ft to 4,970 ft.
      ▼ Is Instep a point to point trail?
      Instep is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Instep?
      Instep is 4,507 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Instep?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Instep. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Instep? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Instep are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Instep?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Instep. The trail is 4,507 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Instep?
      Instep is a moderately popular trail. There have been 597 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 585 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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