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1.5 miles
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-635 ft
Descent
00:14:11
Avg time
-632 ft
Altitude change
9,917 ft
Altitude min
10,552 ft
Altitude max
10,548 ft
Altitude start
9,918 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-34.6%
Grade max
3.3%
Grade min
157 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,073 ft
Distance flat
00:14:11
Avg time

Moonlight Meadows Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    La Sal Mountains
    Moab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #68818 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #125966 in Trail Running
    • #115932 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,163 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #2,744 in Trail Running
    • #2,580 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS

This trail offers alpine meadow views and classic narrow singletrack descents through smooth and chunky trails. The trail starts off kinda flat and through a meadow then starts to drop sending you through aspens groves and back out into lush meadows. The trail is pretty narrow with some blind turns, so watch for hikers.

Tags
AlpineMeadowRocky
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 73 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Moonlight Meadows Trail Reports

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Dec 1, 2025 @ 9:55am (America/Denver)
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Nov 7, 2024 @ 12:43pm
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Dec 27, 2023 @ 8:39am
Dec 27, 2023
reporter Closed for the season. Usually not open until June at the earliest.
Jun 25, 2023 @ 7:55pm
Jun 25, 2023
reporter Some water on parts of the trail but overall it's dry and running well
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on Dec 1, 2025
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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      Directions to moonlight-meadows trailhead (38.487960, -109.232800)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Moonlight Meadows located?
      Moonlight Meadows 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 38.48796, -109.2328.
      ▼ How hard is Moonlight Meadows?
      Moonlight Meadows is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Moonlight Meadows?
      Moonlight Meadows has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 635 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,917 ft to 10,552 ft.
      ▼ Is Moonlight Meadows a point to point trail?
      Moonlight Meadows is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Moonlight Meadows?
      Moonlight Meadows is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Moonlight Meadows?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Moonlight Meadows. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Moonlight Meadows?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Moonlight Meadows are:
      • September (12 activities)
      • October (7 activities)
      • August (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Moonlight Meadows? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Moonlight Meadows are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Moonlight Meadows?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Moonlight Meadows. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Moonlight Meadows?
      Moonlight Meadows is a moderately popular trail. There have been 653 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 656 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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