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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
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 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
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • 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. 

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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.

source: https://www.hazardcountyshuttle.com/
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  • 31 miles average
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  • 24 miles avg distance
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        Directions to lps trailhead (38.580720, -109.357650)

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        14:57 | 51 | Jun 4, 2025 , Moab
        The Whole Enchilada (Part 8), Lower Porcupine...
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        The Whole Enchilada - Moab, Utah
        ★ 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...
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        3/4 Enchilada - Starting at Hazard County
        ★ 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...
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        LPS to Porcupine Rim
        ★ 4.0 • 14 miles • 150 ft • 5 •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About LPS

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride LPS?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride LPS are:
        • October (427 activities)
        • September (245 activities)
        • May (218 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 17,921 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17,382 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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