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1.9 miles
Distance
278 ft
Climb
-272 ft
Descent
00:19:03
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
4,693 ft
Altitude min
4,932 ft
Altitude max
4,694 ft
Altitude start
4,701 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-18.6%
Grade max
20.4%
Grade min
4,081 ft
Distance climb
4,790 ft
Distance down
1,043 ft
Distance flat
00:19:03
Avg time

Miners Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Klondike Bluffs
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81493 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #250703 in Trail Running
    • #92439 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Nice little technical loop, with some punchy climbs, and technical rock sections. Enjoy the views and sights of old mining equipment on the climb, and some fast flowing tech on the descent. Best ridden counter-clockwise.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 14, 2026 @ 8:59am (America/Denver)
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Jan 27, 2024 @ 5:46am
Jan 27, 2024
 The top of the loop had several areas of muddy puddles, but the majority was perfect
May 18, 2023 @ 5:56am
May 18, 2023
 Dry but good
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        Directions to miners-loop trailhead (38.786110, -109.715680)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Miners Loop

        ▼ Where is Miners Loop located?
        Miners Loop is located in Klondike Bluffs, Moab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Klondike Bluffs trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.78611, -109.71568.
        ▼ How hard is Miners Loop?
        Miners Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Miners Loop?
        Miners Loop has 278 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 272 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,693 ft to 4,932 ft.
        ▼ Is Miners Loop a point to point trail?
        Miners Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Miners Loop?
        Miners Loop is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Miners Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Miners Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Miners Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Miners Loop are:
        • October (39 activities)
        • April (19 activities)
        • September (16 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Miners Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Miners Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Miners Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Miners Loop. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Miners Loop?
        Miners Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 968 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,118 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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