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1.1 miles
Distance
273 ft
Climb
-297 ft
Descent
00:16:43
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
4,596 ft
Altitude min
4,712 ft
Altitude max
4,710 ft
Altitude start
4,687 ft
Altitude end
-0.407%
Grade
-76.61%
Grade max
85.749%
Grade min
2,442 ft
Distance climb
2,858 ft
Distance down
445 ft
Distance flat
00:16:43
Avg time

Longbranch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moab Brand Trails
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90060 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #57148 in Trail Running
    • #236311 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BLM

This trail is part of my favorite hard loop at the brands trail system. Deadmans ridge is very technical with off camber slick rock, and difficult route finding if its your first time on it. The last section offers some of the best descending in the area, and only takes 5-10 minutes to pedal back up to the parking lot. Bar-B is still one of my favorites for the very chunky "waterfall" part at the end. Now instead of climbing back to Rockin A via 2 track, you can rip down a few fast corners before being challenged with some very tough short climbs. Great place to compare how different bikes pedal during one of the "Outerbike" demos that happen in the spring and fall.

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Mar 16, 2026 @ 10:53am (America/Denver)
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Nov 27, 2025 @ 10:31am (America/Denver)
Nov 27, 2025
 A few sections are tricky to navigate around ruts
May 20, 2025 @ 2:55pm
May 20, 2025
 Recent rains, hero dirt!
Dec 28, 2024 @ 7:20pm
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Longbranch

        ▼ Where is Longbranch located?
        Longbranch is located in Moab Brand Trails, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Moab Brand Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.63075, -109.64355.
        ▼ How hard is Longbranch?
        Longbranch is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.407%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Longbranch?
        Longbranch has 273 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 297 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,596 ft to 4,712 ft.
        ▼ Is Longbranch a point to point trail?
        Longbranch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Longbranch?
        Longbranch is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Longbranch?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Longbranch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Longbranch?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Longbranch are:
        • April (18 activities)
        • October (15 activities)
        • March (12 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Longbranch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Longbranch are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Longbranch?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Longbranch. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Longbranch?
        Longbranch is a moderately popular trail. There have been 953 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 944 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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