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1,936 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-160 ft
Descent
00:02:06
Avg time
-152 ft
Altitude change
4,483 ft
Altitude min
4,635 ft
Altitude max
4,635 ft
Altitude start
4,482 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-21.6%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
220 ft
Distance climb
1,545 ft
Distance down
174 ft
Distance flat
00:02:06
Avg time

Moab Shortcut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lost Dog
    El Paso, Texas
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72851 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #336429 in Trail Running
    • #88906 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,049 in Mountain Biking · Texas [+]
    • #4,177 in Trail Running
    • #1,041 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Moab Shortcut is a 1,936 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near El Paso Texas. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Moab Shortcut Trail Reports

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May 5, 2025 @ 7:12pm
May 5, 2025
 Trail was clear and smooth
Aug 15, 2023 @ 12:34pm
Aug 15, 2023
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Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Moab Shortcut located?
      Moab Shortcut is located in Lost Dog, El Paso, Texas, United States. It is part of the Lost Dog trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 31.87921, -106.51644.
      ▼ How hard is Moab Shortcut?
      Moab Shortcut is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Moab Shortcut?
      Moab Shortcut has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 160 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,483 ft to 4,635 ft.
      ▼ Is Moab Shortcut a point to point trail?
      Moab Shortcut is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Moab Shortcut?
      Moab Shortcut is 1,936 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Moab Shortcut?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Moab Shortcut. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Moab Shortcut?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Moab Shortcut are:
      • May (8 activities)
      • November (6 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Moab Shortcut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Moab Shortcut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Moab Shortcut?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Moab Shortcut. The trail is 1,936 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Moab Shortcut?
      Moab Shortcut is a very popular trail. There have been 964 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 972 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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