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1,411 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:28:01
Avg time
-41 ft
Altitude change
7,248 ft
Altitude min
7,290 ft
Altitude max
7,289 ft
Altitude start
7,247 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-26.2%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
138 ft
Distance climb
446 ft
Distance down
810 ft
Distance flat
00:28:01
Avg time

LPS Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    La Sal Mountains
    Moab, Utah
  • AKA
    Lower Porcupine Single track
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #2351 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21422 in Trail Running
    • #4505 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS

LPS connects to the world-famous Porcupine Rim Trail. Together these two trails make up the lower section of the Whole Enchilada Trail System. LPS provides a Slickrock playground, progressing into brief patches of flow trail sections coupled with ledges, sharp turns, and drops. After entering LPS, riders are given the option to negotiate two different sections of the trail. The “Notch is”, a short steep technically challenging route, that is recommended for the most experienced riders only. Or, the Snotch which begins with an off-camber rocky entrance followed by technical switchbacks. The trail continues to traverse the rim, winding in and out of sandstone ledges coupled with technical rock features. Eventually, you emerge onto the Porcupine Rim overlook. This is a famous spot to stop for a snack and snap a picture of the majestic view of Castle Valley. 

Details:

To continue on the Porcupine Rim trail, head right at the sign towards Enchilada (Porcupine Rim). The next section is a high-speed bone chattering rock garden littered with sandstone shelves, boulders, and full of drops and optional features. The ride commences with a spectacular singletrack section that provides amazing views of the Colorado River. The singletrack is exposed with many technical features.  It finishes at the Porcupine Rim parking lot located adjacent to the Grandstaff Campground on the Colorado River.

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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 30 rides
  • 30 miles average
6 Months
  • 316 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 3,045 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Avg: 4.52 (77 votes)
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      Directions to lps trailhead (38.580720, -109.357650)

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      Videos

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      16:44 | 215 | Nov 4, 2023 , Moab
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      35:08 | 135 | Oct 20, 2023 , Moab

      Trail Lists

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.9 • 27 miles • 1,269 ft • 8 • Shuttled •
      The Whole Enchilada! A truly iconic Moab ride. From tight alpine switchbacks to steep sandstone rollers...
      ★ 3.6 • 20 miles • 460 ft • 7 • Shuttled •
      - Starting from Country. This is possibly one of the best mountain bike rides in the world. We have...
      ★ 4.0 • 14 miles • 150 ft • 5 •
      The standard shuttle route.
      4.6 ★★★★★
      77 Ratings
      5 ★ 70%
      4 ★ 22%
      3 ★ 4%
      2 ★ 1%
      1 ★ 3%

      3 Reviews & Comments

      Skyryk
      While 99% of the trail is a black, be warned that the switch backs near the fork with The Notch is pro line worthy. Really wish that was clear before I ended up there questioning my life decisions.
      LKL1
      This trail is a lot like UPS- a single track trail with a fun mix of dirt, slabs and slickrock.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is LPS located?
      LPS is located in La Sal Mountains, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the La Sal Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.58072, -109.35765.
      ▼ How hard is LPS?
      LPS is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for LPS?
      LPS has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 45 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,248 ft to 7,290 ft.
      ▼ Is LPS a point to point trail?
      LPS is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is LPS?
      LPS is 1,411 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on LPS?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on LPS. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access LPS? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to LPS are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride LPS?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride LPS. The trail is 1,411 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is LPS?
      LPS is a very popular trail. There have been 18,083 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17,549 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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