Rock Face
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1.8 miles
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-382 ft
Descent
00:16:57
Avg time
-351 ft
Altitude change
4,778 ft
Altitude min
5,131 ft
Altitude max
5,130 ft
Altitude start
4,780 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-36.3%
Grade max
10.3%
Grade min
906 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,499 ft
Distance flat
00:16:57
Avg time
Kestrel Run Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSand Flats Recreation Area
Moab, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail ExposureNormal
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonMarch - October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Face, Rock Garden
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LightingNo
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Year Opened2023
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Land Owner
The final singletrack segment of the Raptor Route. This two-way trail branches off Falcon Flow before the parking lot and brings you further down Sand Flats Rd. to Hawk Campground. The trail crosses Sand Flats Rd. about half way through. A mix of some nice flow and challenging features. Be aware of the advanced "Kestrel Fin" on your way up or down
The trail is new and fairly sandy, but will pack in as it ages.
Access Info
Splits from Falcon Flow a few hundred yards from the bottom parking lot.
In the back of "Hawk" Campground
Disclaimer
Moderate trail with advanced features.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 26 rides
- 17 miles average
6 Months
- 395 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 1,524 rides
- Last: Oct 27, 2026
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- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
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- Prevalent Mud
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Directions to kestrel-run trailhead
(38.579710, -109.464730)
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Oct 22, 2026 , Moab
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Mar 8, 2024 , Moab
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8 Reviews & Comments
daniellerettie
If you have limited time, Kestral was my favourite part of the Raptor Route. It’s unique with the sandy bits, riding slab in rock canyons, the vistas are beautiful. It’s playful with fast flowy bits and some tech.
bizango-x
Fun trail and a nice way to end the ride. Love the routing through the rocks. Sandy but very rideable. The rock slab near me he end isn’t bad…it’s a couple of pretty straight shots.
tomthetrailrider
Awesome trail. It takes you through those interesting rock formations and the trail itself was interesting as it has a steep section.
A great trail to finish the Raptor route. I hope they build more trails after this one, and hopefully it connects to the town so we don't need to drive or pedal back to the town after finishing this one.
A great trail to finish the Raptor route. I hope they build more trails after this one, and hopefully it connects to the town so we don't need to drive or pedal back to the town after finishing this one.
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